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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. How tall are the silver flowers in the field Ransom goes into as the creatures take him to their mistress?
(a) Ankle-high.
(b) Waist-high.
(c) 2 feet.
(d) 5 inches.

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

3. At the end of Chapter 7, what does Weston have clenched between his teeth?
(a) Glass.
(b) Food.
(c) Scarf.
(d) Stick.

4. In Chapter 2, what do the narrator and Ransom eat for supper?
(a) Fish and chips.
(b) Cold meat, beer, and tea.
(c) Sandwich, tea, and cookie.
(d) Toast and kippers.

5. What is Ransom’s first name?
(a) Elsworth.
(b) Edward.
(c) Edgar.
(d) Elwin.

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

7. During a Perelandran night, how far might someone be able to see?
(a) 6 inches.
(b) 4 feet.
(c) 5 feet.
(d) 12 inches.

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

9. What does the Green Lady call Ransom?
(a) Striped one.
(b) White one.
(c) Red one.
(d) Piebald.

10. In Chapter 4, what color are the dragon’s wings?
(a) Silvery green.
(b) Silvery gray.
(c) Redish gold.
(d) Bluish gold.

11. How long is the biggest of the silver fish?
(a) 8 feet.
(b) 10 feet.
(c) 9 feet.
(d) 7 feet.

12. As Ransom travels on the silver fish, how many phosphorescent creatures seem to be within sight at one time?
(a) 5-10.
(b) 15.
(c) 25.
(d) 20-30.

13. What is the prevailing color of the atmosphere as Random approached the surface of Venus?
(a) Blueish.
(b) Golden or coppery.
(c) Redish.
(d) Silvery or shiny.

14. How many floating islands does Ransom count at the beginning of Chapter 8?
(a) 41.
(b) 32.
(c) 15.
(d) 23.

15. About how fast do the Green Lady and Ransom travel when riding the silver fish?
(a) About 10 mph.
(b) About 6 mph.
(c) About 3 mph.
(d) About 5 mph.

Short Answer Questions

1. How many miles has Ransom traveled from London?

2. What is Ransom doing when the Green Lady comments on his facial expression?

3. What does the Green Lady say when Ransom asks if he can swim over?

4. Who was Ransom’s chief captor when he was kidnapped and taken to Mars?

5. How many miles has Weston travelled to reach Venus?

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