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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 10.

Multiple Choice Questions

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

2. 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

3. Weston believes that Ransom is incapable of what?
(a) Learning to speak Malacandran
(b) Understanding the lofty motives of this voyage
(c) Understanding the mechanics of the ship
(d) Returning to earth without his help

4. How does Ransom feel when Weston and Devine open the manhole?
(a) Impatient to get out and see the planet
(b) Excited to be on a far away planet
(c) Frightened at the thought of leaving the ship
(d) Homesick for earth

5. What is on the other side of the wall?
(a) Mountains
(b) Another house with lights on
(c) A herd of cattle
(d) Darkness and some strange creatures

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Ransom think the empty rooms are for?

2. When he closely examines the walls how do they appear?

3. When Ransom approaches a small cottage looking for a possible place to spend the night, who does he meet?

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

5. The view outside the window is:

(see the answer key)

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