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This test consists of 15 multiple choice questions and 5 short answer questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. The piece of volcanic glass is thought to have originated where?
(a) Mars.
(b) Moon.
(c) Mercury.
(d) Jupiter.

2. Who was the subject of Thad's note at the end of chapter 9?
(a) Rebecca.
(b) Leslie.
(c) Sonya.
(d) Wendy.

3. Sandra talked to Thad about which of the following?
(a) Stealing moon rocks.
(b) Zero gravity.
(c) Skydiving.
(d) Meteorites.

4. What was the name of the restaurant with bad food?
(a) Istanbul Bistro.
(b) Tokyo Gardens.
(c) Kashmir Express.
(d) Buddha Eatery.

5. The man is known for being a _____.
(a) Lecturer.
(b) Artist.
(c) Scientist.
(d) Rock collector.

6. Who was the first man on the moon?
(a) Armstrong.
(b) Bostwick.
(c) Glenn.
(d) Aldrin.

7. Who was Thad competing against for a position at NBL?
(a) Helms.
(b) Rebecca.
(c) Cooper.
(d) Sandra.

8. The moon rocks in the lab were worth an estimated ____ billion dollars.
(a) 20.
(b) 40.
(c) 10.
(d) 30.

9. Which was not one of the co-ops' specialties?
(a) Engineering.
(b) Astronomy.
(c) Physics.
(d) Paleontology.

10. Thad was assigned to which building?
(a) 24.
(b) 7.
(c) 31.
(d) 19.

11. Thad enjoyed sharing stories about his adventures in ____.
(a) New York.
(b) Los Angeles.
(c) Nature.
(d) The Pacific.

12. Which word best describes Thad's mood upon accomplishing his task?
(a) Exhilaration.
(b) Melancholy.
(c) Relief.
(d) Regret.

13. In what year did Thad return to JSC?
(a) 2004.
(b) 2003.
(c) 2002.
(d) 2001.

14. Who did Thad compare to a rock star?
(a) Helms.
(b) Agee.
(c) Draper.
(d) Gibson.

15. What did Thad do with the rock?
(a) Photographed it.
(b) Catalogued it.
(c) Hid it with his girlfriend.
(d) Stole it.

Short Answer Questions

1. One of the lecturers was a(n) _______.

2. Axel became alarmed when Thad began to discuss _____.

3. What is an Extravehicular Mobility Unit?

4. What is the name of Thad's new co-worker?

5. What was the last name Thad used?

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