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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. In Chapter 2, why does Nessus say he has asked a kzin to come on his mission?
(a) Because kzin are smart.
(b) To protect him.
(c) Because kzin are known for their adventourous spirit.
(d) To be their intergallactic guide.

2. Which of the following information about Ringworld is not correct?
(a) It has the same gravity as Earth.
(b) There are 20 rectangles circling the sun.
(c) The ring is 1 million miles across.
(d) It has breathable air.

3. How does Chiron respond as Nessus approaches?
(a) He curses at Nessus.
(b) He speaks to Nessus in an alien language.
(c) He asks for a secret meeting with Nessus.
(d) He leaves abruptly.

4. Besides Chiron's projection, how many other puppeteers do the crewmembers see?
(a) Thousands.
(b) None.
(c) Fifty.
(d) Millions.

5. What does Louis think about being born lucky?
(a) He does not think you can breed for luck.
(b) He does not think there is such thing as luck.
(c) He thinks that everyone is bred for luck.
(d) He wishes he was bred for luck.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does the hyperdrive technology mean to Speaker?

2. Who the Outsiders?

3. What is a variable sword?

4. Why is Louis worried about the aliens on the Ringworld?

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

(see the answer key)

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