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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. How does the crew travel through the puppeteer city?
(a) Through portals.
(b) In taxis.
(c) By foot.
(d) On stepping discs.

2. What is a variable sword?
(a) A mythological weapon that possesses secret powers.
(b) A large, heavy sword that shatters bones.
(c) A small flimsy weapon that children use.
(d) A thin wire weapon that can cut through nearly anything.

3. What happens if Nessus has to use the tasp on Speaker too many times?
(a) Speaker will stop responding to it.
(b) Speaker will become enslaved to it.
(c) Speaker will die.
(d) Speaker will shrink.

4. How long does it take the crew to travel from the puppeteer planet to Ringworld?
(a) 5 years.
(b) A week.
(c) A month.
(d) A year.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. What is the puppeteer leader called?

2. What is Nessus's response when he learns Teela has agreed to come on the mission?

3. What does Nessus get Speaker to agree to if Nessus does not return?

4. What does Louis realize about Teela in the beginning of Chapter 4?

5. What type of pilot is the ship built for?

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