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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 18.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What is the first question Oyarsa asks Ransom?
(a) Oyarsa asks Ransom where he came from
(b) Oyarsa asks Ransom where Weston and Devine are
(c) Oyarsa asks Ransom what he is afraid of?
(d) Oyarsa asks Ransom why he has come to Malacandra

2. What happens to the center of gravity on the ship as they near the planet?
(a) It shifts from the center to the side closest to the planet
(b) It turns off
(c) Nothing happens to it
(d) It becomes haywire moving all over the ship

3. What does the Oyarsa say about Ransom's fear?
(a) That fear is good and there is reason for it
(b) That it's perfectly normal to feel afraid
(c) Oyarsa tells Ransom that his fear has caused his own troubles and he need not be afraid
(d) That he must not be much of a man if he's frightened

4. What does Hyoi tell Ransom about the eldil?
(a) That they are hard to see and Ransom might not be able to see them
(b) That they are shy creatures and come only at Oyarsa's command
(c) That they look like fire
(d) That they tend to be arrogant and demanding

5. Who was Hyoi talking to the day he and Ransom met?
(a) Himself
(b) The Osarya
(c) One of the eldil
(d) His son

Short Answer Questions

1. As they land, what does Random come to believe about planets?

2. How does Ransom feel as Oyarsa approaches?

3. What does Hyoi tell Ransom about war between the three races of Malacandra?

4. When the ship enters Malacandra's orbit how does Ransom feel upon wakening?

5. What does Ransom's thoughts about space foreshadow?

(see the answer key)

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