Today's test is multiple choice. You have 30 minutes. Don't forget to show your math.
1. According to Glenn reynolds, an appropriate theme for a new moon mission might be:
A. More Green Cheese, Please
B. Flags and Footprints
C. Show me the Money
D. Moons Over My-Hammy
2. Which likely future development does Rand Simberg look forward to with great
anticipation:
A. Arbitrarily long life, in good health
B. Flying cars
C. Gene therapy for personality disorders
D. Robot sex slaves
3. Which of the following has been declared not to be an immediate goal
of the Chinese space program
A. Space station
B. Space dock
C. Moon shot
D. Death Star
4. According to Rand Simberg, heavy lift capability is
A. Absolutely essential
B. Highly overrated
C. No easy thing
D. What it's all about
5. According to Rand Simberg, what would motivate governments to get serious
about space travel?
A. Precious metals found in the asteroids
B. Discovery of life on other planets
C. A UN-sponsored international competition
D. Imminent threat from a celestial object
6. In order to be considered a truly interstellar probe, Voyager I needs to
travel beyond the
Posted by Phil at November 7, 2003 06:45 AM | TrackBackA. Kuiper belt
B. Orbit of Pluto
C. Heliosphere
D. Oort cloud