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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 Nessus surprised when he meets Teela at Louis's party?
(a) Because he has never seen anyone so beautiful.
(b) Because she is a puppeteer.
(c) Because she reminds him of someone.
(d) Because he has been looking for her.

2. Why is the quantum II hyperdrive engine useless to the puppeteers?
(a) They already can warp themselves anywhere in space.
(b) They have a faster engine that they have invented.
(c) They are scared of space travel.
(d) They do not need space ships to fly.

3. What is Nessus's response when he learns Teela has agreed to come on the mission?
(a) He nods and walks away.
(b) He does a happy jig.
(c) He howls with terror.
(d) He is overjoyed.

4. What reason does Nessus give for the puppeteers not wiping out the kzin race?
(a) The kzin are related to puppeteers and they will not destroy them.
(b) They are gentle giants.
(c) The kzin are not as dangerous to others anymore.
(d) The kzin are indestructible.

5. How big is the ring around the Ringworld?
(a) 890 million miles long.
(b) 600 million miles long.
(c) 750 million kilometers long.
(d) 500 million miles long.

Short Answer Questions

1. What trait does Nessus believe Teela has?

2. Who must Nessus go see when the group arrives at the puppeteer planet?

3. What does Louis discover Teela has been reading about in Chapter 3?

4. How does Nessus feel in Chapter 2 after his unsuccessful search for another crew member?

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

(see the answer key)

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