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The Power of the "Sphere"

Created by AlienGoddess

Fun Trivia : Quizzes : Crichton, Michael
The Power of the Sphere game quiz
""Sphere" by Michael Crichton is a very suspenseful book about the discovery of an alien artifact on the ocean floor. Remember, this quiz is on the book, not the movie. I hope everyone enjoys it!"

15 Points Per Correct Answer - No time limit  



1. Originally, five scientists instead of four were supposed to go on the expedition to the ocean floor. The marine biologist backed out of the whole thing. What was his name?
    Raymond Noonan
    Donald Campbell
    Julian Sheffield
    Arthur Levine


2. Who was the last person of the group to enter the sphere?
    Beth
    Ted
    Harry
    Norman


3. Beth declared the school of small squid that appeared after Harry returned from the sphere to be a new species. What was unusual about these squid?
    They had an extra dorsal plating
    They had no stomachs
    They had six tentacles
    Their eyes were oriented differently


4. When Norman first descended to the bottom of the ocean in the sub, who did he descend with?
    Barnes
    Harry
    Ted
    Beth


5. The marks on the sphere were proved to be just decorative.
    True
    False


6. How did Ted die?
    The giant squid grabbed him
    He was attacked by jellyfish
    His suit malfunctioned and he drowned
    He was crushed in an explosion


7. Who created Jerry, the giant squid?
    Answer: (Full name, or just first or last name.)


8. Which of the following was NOT a manifestation brought about by the powers from the sphere?
    An underwater tornado
    A school of shrimp
    Various Navy crewmen
    A great blue whale


9. How did Beth try to kill Norman?
    She tampered with his life support in his suit
    She pushed him in the water without his suit on
    She stuck a poisonous snake in his bed
    She locked him in the lab and turned off the air


10. Do you get the sphere open by visualizing the door opening in your mind?
    Yes
    No

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