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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 6, Christmas Ribbon.

Multiple Choice Questions

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

2. What are Pierson's puppeteers known for?
(a) Their cowardice.
(b) Their chivalry.
(c) Their love of snakes.
(d) Their beauty.

3. Who the Outsiders?
(a) Corrupted humans who barter with illegal aliens.
(b) Mutants from the puppeteer's experiments.
(c) A trading species who buy and sell technology.
(d) A peaceful people who welcome all travelers.

4. How does Teela first respond to Nessus's offer to join the mission?
(a) She rejects it.
(b) She agrees without hesitation.
(c) She is unsure but eventually agrees.
(d) She thinks it is a joke.

5. Where do the crew members go to pick up their ship?
(a) The East Solar space station.
(b) The Sol system settlement.
(c) The Bock brorough.
(d) The Orion Belt colony.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Chiron say their mission is for the Ringworld?

2. What are Louis's feelings towards Teela?

3. What reason does Nessus give for the puppeteers not wiping out the kzin race?

4. What does the hyperdrive technology mean to Louis?

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

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