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

Multiple Choice Questions

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

2. Why is the hnakra beloved by the hross?
(a) The hnakra is the best food the hross can eat
(b) The danger of hunting them makes life more vivid and enjoyable
(c) The hross came from the hnakra thousands of years ago
(d) They appreciate the sport of hunting them

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

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

5. 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 look like fire
(c) That they are shy creatures and come only at Oyarsa's command
(d) That they tend to be arrogant and demanding

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Ransom contemplate at the beginning of Chapter 6?

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

3. How does Ransom feel as Oyarsa approaches?

4. How do the hross view death?

5. What is the first question Oyarsa asks Ransom?

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