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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Part Three: Beta Pac: Chapters 17 and 18.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What do they discover is the real problem beyond being unable to fire the Hazeltine engines?
(a) They have a minimal amount of food.
(b) It is getting cold.
(c) They will require parts.
(d) They are sitting ducks.

2. What does Hutch realize the next morning?
(a) The Alpha shuttle can keep them warm until rescue arrives.
(b) They will run out of food.
(c) They have no water.
(d) They will not make it until rescue arrives.

3. How long does it take to recharge before a second jump can be made?
(a) Fourteen hours.
(b) Twenty hours.
(c) Eight hours.
(d) Four hours.

4. What did the Scrivners predict?
(a) An earthquake.
(b) A war.
(c) A discontinuity.
(d) A polar shift.

5. What is Maggie worried about?
(a) Losing another team member.
(b) Being able to get there, investigate and leave undetected.
(c) Leaving without her luggage.
(d) Ignoring the message to abort.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Richard try to convince Caseway to do on Ed's behalf before leaving for Quraqua?

2. What language are the symbols found written in?

3. What can Richard feel on the bottom?

4. How long after the first detonation is it before the ice pack explodes?

5. What is the name of Quraqua's red sun?

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