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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. When the ship lands what does Ransom think about space?
(a) That it is lonely in space
(b) That space is dead and lifeless
(c) Space is alive and vibrant
(d) It is good to get out of space

2. How does Ransom feel as Oyarsa approaches?
(a) Dizzy and unstable
(b) Calm and peaceful
(c) His fingers begin to tingle and he feels weak
(d) Happy and energetic

3. What does Hyoi tell Ransom about war between the three races of Malacandra?
(a) That the sorn and the pfifltriggi are alligned against the hross
(b) That it happens, though not often
(c) That the sorn and the hross have been at war for years
(d) He can't imagine why they would ever wage war

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

5. When the center of gravity shifts during approach to Malacandra what to the men do?
(a) Grab onto a handhold and stay in one place
(b) Begin to climb the wall
(c) Begin moving objects around to account for a new floor
(d) Start tumbling uncontrollably

Short Answer Questions

1. How do the hross view death?

2. What does the shifting gravity do to the ship?

3. What does Hyoi tell Ransom about the eldil?

4. Why does Ransom becomes depressed as they enter Malacandra's atmosphere?

5. When the ship is landing what is Ransom doing?

(see the answer key)

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