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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. As they land, what does Random come to believe about planets?
(a) That planets are dull, lifeless islands in space
(b) They all have human life
(c) That they are alive and welcoming
(d) That they are accidents of the cosmos

2. Why does Ransom becomes depressed as they enter Malacandra's atmosphere?
(a) He believes that his possible death is nearer
(b) The light dims and the darker atmosphere depresses him
(c) He finally believes he'll never see earth again
(d) He feels powerless to help himself

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

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

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

Short Answer Questions

1. Ransom contemplates what he has learned from Weston and realizes he's ready to face what?

2. How often do the hross marry?

3. What does the Oyarsa say about Ransom's fear?

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

5. What does Hyoi tell Ransom about the eldil?

(see the answer key)

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