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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Why is Louis worried about the aliens on the Ringworld?
(a) Because he hates all aliens.
(b) Because there may be a lot of them.
(c) Because he has never been on another planet before.
(d) Because they are advanced enough to make the ring.

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

3. Who do the humans buy hyperdrive technology from?
(a) The Fringe.
(b) The Outsiders.
(c) The Mariti.
(d) The Borg.

4. The ship taking the crew to Ringworld is designed to be piloted by whom?
(a) A human.
(b) A kzin.
(c) A puppeteer.
(d) A woman.

5. What does the hyperdrive technology mean to Louis?
(a) He can travel anywhere he wants.
(b) He will be the technological leader of earth.
(c) He can be rich.
(d) He can his people from the future explosion.

Short Answer Questions

1. Why is Nessus surprised when he meets Teela at Louis's party?

2. What does Nessus say has kept him from finding a fourth crewmember?

3. Why does Teela finally decide to join the mission?

4. Where do the crew members go to pick up their ship?

5. In Chapter 2, why does Nessus say he has asked a kzin to come on his mission?

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