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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 7.

Multiple Choice Questions

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

2. When the ship is landing what is Ransom doing?
(a) Thinking about escape
(b) Trying to find something heavy to hit Weston over the head with
(c) He is deeply engaged in thought
(d) Wondering where they are

3. 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) That space is dead and lifeless
(d) Space is alive and vibrant

4. How does Ransom escape from the water?
(a) the black creature manages to grab both Weston and Devine
(b) the sorns throw rocks at Weston and Devine and Ransom runs away
(c) Devine can't swim and Weston takes his gun off Ransom while rescuing Devine
(d) the black creature pulls Devine under and Weston is distracted shooting at the animal

5. When Ransom asks why he is kidnapped, Weston tells him that:
(a) Weston is only following orders and does not know why
(b) Ransom was to be used for space experiments
(c) Ransom's knowledge of astronomy is needed
(d) Ransom was the most outstanding example of humanity

Short Answer Questions

1. Ransom wakes in a strange room that can be described how?

2. What happens to the center of gravity on the ship as they near the planet?

3. How does Ransom feel when he finds out he is in space?

4. When Weston confirms that Ransom is on a spaceship, Ransom is overcome with:

5. As Ransom loses consciousness what does he sense?

(see the answer key)

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