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This test consists of 5 short answer questions, 10 short essay questions, and 1 (of 3) essay topics.
Short Answer Questions
1. Norton compares New York to what on Earth?
2. Who asks the Commander to send a priority message to the earth?
3. What is the nickname of the big spike that Jimmy explores?
4. What catches Jimmy's eye amongst the trellis of wires and rods?
5. According to Chapter 18, how many "linear suns" switched on?
Short Essay Questions
1. Why is "Dragonfly" a good name for Jimmy Pak's sky-bike?
2. What are some of the ways that are considered to rescue Jimmy Pak?
3. Explain the supposed similarities between a termite colony and Rama.
4. How is it possible that the spider-like creature sneaks up on Norton, Rodrigo, Calvert, and Ernst while they are watching the evening news telecast?
5. Describe the flower that Jimmy Pak finds on Rama.
6. Why did the Commander delay explaining the method they were going to use to Jimmy?
7. Why did Jimmy Pak approach the crab-like creature?
8. Why does Norton order the Revolution to return to shore as quickly as possible after seeing the giant starfish?
9. Why is it necessary for the sailors on the Resolution to keep their heads above water if the boat capsizes?
10. Why is Chapter 17 entitled "Spring'?
Essay Topics
Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:
Essay Topic 1
Scientists often have an unquenchable thirst for knowledge and may take reckless risks in order to make a scientific discovery or breakthrough. Quite a few members of the crew of the Endeavour and the Rama Committee are scientists. Pick two characters who are scientists and compare and contrast their attitude toward taking risks in the name of science.
Essay Topic 2
Captain James Cook, an ancient sea captain from Earth, appears at the beginning, middle, and end of the book. Commander Norton relies on his knowledge of Captain Cook to help him make decisions. Pick two decisions that Norton made with the help of his knowledge of Captain Cook, and explain the basis for these decisions and how they relate to what Norton knows about Captain Cook.
Essay Topic 3
People in power are sometimes accused of seeing the small picture at the expense of the big picture and may make decisions that are good for a small number of people or for the short run and are bad for humans in general or for the long term. Who follows this pattern in the book, or the opposite pattern? Give one example of each type of behavior and compare and contrast their actions. Be sure to follow their pattern of behavior from the beginning to the end of the book and show if they learned anything, or are likely to have learned anything, based on the events in the story.
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