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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 space is dead and lifeless
(b) Space is alive and vibrant
(c) That it is lonely in space
(d) It is good to get out of space

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

3. How do the hross view death?
(a) With horror and fear
(b) As a wonderful transformation
(c) As a choice to take when ready
(d) As the end, that there is no life after death

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

5. How often do the hross marry?
(a) They marry only once and mate for only a short period of their lives
(b) The women have several husbands and many children
(c) They have no marriage and mate with whoever they want
(d) The hross do not mate at all

Short Answer Questions

1. What is the first question Oyarsa asks Ransom?

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

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

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

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

(see the answer key)

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