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This test consists of 5 short answer questions, 10 short essay questions, and 1 (of 3) essay topics.

Short Answer Questions

1. Why is Nessus surprised when he meets Teela at Louis's party?

2. When Louis first sees Nessus, where does he recall seeing this type of alien race previously?

3. What does the ship hit as it passes between the shadow squares?

4. What is the Kempler rosette?

5. Where has the Liar landed on Ringworld?

Short Essay Questions

1. What does Louis Wu do on this birthday and why?

2. Please describe the flycycles.

3. How does the party respond to Louis's new guests in Chapter 2?

4. What happens when Louis laughs at the natives in Chapter 12?

5. What is the state of mind of the crew in Chapter 8 as they approach Ringworld?

6. Please describe Teela and why she is wanted on the mission.

7. How is the Kemplar rosette described in Chapter 5?

8. Please describe the Long Shot.

9. What happens after the ship gets hit by something as it heads to the rectangles in Chapter 9?

10. How does Nessus handle Speaker's outburst in Chapter 4?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Please explain the difference in mood versus tone. What is the mood and what is the tone in Ringworld and how was this information conveyed to you as the reader?

Essay Topic 2

The tasp is used on more than one character in this story. Please explain what the tasp is and what it does. What is the tasp's affect on Prill and why was it used on her? Do you think that the use of the tasp was appropriate? Why or why not?

Essay Topic 3

Which of the four original crew members seems to be the true leader of the group and how is this shown in the story? Do you believe that this individual has been a good leader to the group? Why or why not?

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