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This test consists of 15 multiple choice questions and 5 short answer questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What word does the narrator use to describe the emotion he is feeling as he walks toward Ransom’s cottage?
(a) Boredom.
(b) Distaste.
(c) Fear.
(d) Embarrassment.

2. What emotion does Ransom feel as he and Weston talk about “Force”?
(a) Fear.
(b) Disgust.
(c) Frustration.
(d) Anger.

3. In which world did Maleldil first take human form?
(a) Earth.
(b) Malacandra.
(c) Jupiter.
(d) Perelandra.

4. In Chapter 5, how many islands are making a temporary continent?
(a) 30.
(b) 20-25.
(c) 15.
(d) 10-12.

5. What mythical creature did Ransom meet on Malacandra ?
(a) Hydra.
(b) Chimera.
(c) Harpies.
(d) Cyclops.

6. How does the Green Lady call the large silver fish?
(a) She sings a few notes.
(b) 3 low calls on one note.
(c) She whistles.
(d) She rings a bell.

7. When Ransom awakes at the beginning of Chapter 8, where does he think he is?
(a) Mars.
(b) Morning star.
(c) Venus.
(d) Earth.

8. What day of the week does the narrator travel to see Ransom?
(a) Friday.
(b) Saturday.
(c) Sunday.
(d) Thursday.

9. How long does it take to carry Weston’s belongings to shore and set up camp?
(a) Quarter of an hour.
(b) 40 minutes.
(c) Half of an hour.
(d) 20 minutes.

10. What does the Green Lady say when Ransom asks if he can swim over?
(a) She nods and says "yes."
(b) She repeats the word “peace.”
(c) She says, “maybe tomorrow.”
(d) She says, “no.”

11. What is the coffin-like object for?
(a) For the eldila to sleep in.
(b) For Ransom to travel.
(c) To protect Ransom.
(d) For the eldila to travel in.

12. What type of people did Ransom love on Malacandra?
(a) Tree-people.
(b) Smooth-skinned people.
(c) Flower-people.
(d) Furry-people.

13. What type of language do Random and archon of Mars speak?
(a) Teutonic.
(b) Germanic.
(c) Polysyllabic.
(d) Romantic.

14. How does Ransom know he is in the same valley where Weston became ill?
(a) He sees Weston sleeping.
(b) He recognizes a grove of trees.
(c) He sees the spot where Weston laid.
(d) He finds some of Weston’s belongings.

15. What is the woman made of that Ransom sees in Chapter 4?
(a) Flesh.
(b) Iron.
(c) Stone.
(d) Copper.

Short Answer Questions

1. What color is the coffin-like object?

2. During a Perelandran night, how far might someone be able to see?

3. How does Ransom spend his time at the beginning of Chapter 6?

4. In Chapter 4, what is on the back of a dolphin-type fish?

5. How many acres is the plateau where the immense piers of rock rest?

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