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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 14, Interlude, with Sunflowers.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What does Nessus get Speaker to agree to if Nessus does not return?
(a) That he will find Nessus.
(b) That he will not go on the mission.
(c) That he will stay on the puppeteer planet always.
(d) That he will lead the mission in Nessus's place.

2. Why does the crew decide not to land at their first landing place?
(a) They are close enough to the port to make it.
(b) They realize it is a swamp.
(c) They see native people there.
(d) They see there is not enough space to land.

3. How long will their flycycle trip to the port take the crew?
(a) A few hours.
(b) Two weeks.
(c) A day.
(d) A month.

4. Who stays with Louis when Nessus leaves to search for the fourth crew member?
(a) His wife.
(b) Teela.
(c) Speaker.
(d) No one.

5. What type of theoretical device does Louis think Ringworld is similar to in Chapter 8?
(a) A Merical zone.
(b) A Rayon Cylinder.
(c) A Dyson Sphere.
(d) A Pandora Arc.

Short Answer Questions

1. What is the burst of burning light that hits and wounds Speaker?

2. At the end of Chapter 3, what does Louis say the mission is?

3. How does the spaceport on the ring look to the crew on the ship?

4. What does Louis think about being born lucky?

5. What does the puppeteer planet look like when the crew lands on it?

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