Seveneves Quiz

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When U.S. President Julia Bliss Flaherty describes the proposed Cloud Ark Swarm as a "distributed architecture," what does she mean? (from Section 1, Chapters 1—3)

The construction is to be distributed among a global collective.

The Cloud Ark's orbit will be modeled with random number generators.

Widely separated sections, in order to decentralize and protect the Human Genetic Archive from incoming lunar debris.

The Cloud Ark is designed to mimic a beehive.

Why are the Red faction (descendants of those who broke away from the Cloud Ark) so solicitous of the Diggers? (from Section 5, Chapter 13—Epilogue)

To make up for destruction—via ocean floor strip-mining—wrought upon the Pingers (Old Earth undersea survivors, descended from nuclear submarine commander Cal Blankenship).

They wish to reap the rewards and accolades for making first contact.

The Diggers have iron reserves much needed in habitat-ring construction.

Because all Reds are descendants of Rufus MacQuarie.

NASA's Public Relations people label the largest lunar remnants with "cute" names: Mr. Spinny, Peach Pit, Big Boy, etc. Why? (from Section 1, Chapters 1—3)

The names are easier for authorities to remember than technical designations.

NASA views civilians as uneducated and in need of coddling.

To humanize the very objects that will destroy earthbound humans, and reduce fright—especially in children.

President Flaherty ordered them to.

What is the distinction between Kath Two's Survey team, and the other known as Snake Eaters? (from Section 5, Chapter 13—Epilogue)

Kath Two's team are list-makers. Snake Eaters are tasked with weeding out dangerous life-forms.

Survey measures landscapes for future habitats. Snake Eaters raise serpent-like creatures as food-stock.

Survey is an earth-science team. Snake Eaters are special-ops military.

Survey is forbidden contact with newly-seeded life. Snake Eaters monitor progress of ecosystems.

Why does Alaskan miner Rufus MacQuarie use an antique telegraph key and Morse code to communicate with his space-based daughter? (from Section 1, Chapters 1—3)

Rufus is a Luddite and despises high technology.

This system is impervious to Internet spying and excessive bandwidth traffic.

No one alive remembers how to read Morse code except Rufus' daughter.

The antique system is a sentimental gift from Rufus' deceased wife.