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

2. What happens to the temperature of the ship as they enter the gravity of Malacandra?
(a) The temperature drops
(b) The temperature stays the same
(c) The temperature changes intemittently from hot to cold
(d) It becomes hotter

3. Why was Ransom kidnapped, according to the Oyarsa?
(a) Weston and Devine were told they would be killed if they didn't bring him
(b) Weston and Devine hoped to trade him for gold and power
(c) Weston and Devine thought the sorn would leave them alone if they brought a human sacrifice
(d) Oyarsa told the sorns to tell the men that unless they brought a person from Thulcandra to him, they could take no more gold

4. When the ship enters Malacandra's orbit how does Ransom feel upon wakening?
(a) That his death is imminent
(b) As if life has completely changed for him
(c) His fear becomes almost invigorating to him
(d) Disoriented and groggy

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

Short Answer Questions

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

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

3. How often do the hross marry?

4. Where and with whom does Ransom spend the night on the island?

5. Who was Hyoi talking to the day he and Ransom met?

(see the answer key)

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