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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. Why does Louis object to Teela as a candidate for the mission?
(a) He thinks she is too young and uninterested in travel.
(b) He thinks her zeal for travel is dangerous to the team.
(c) Louis does not think a woman should travel.
(d) He does not trust her kind.

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

3. What is the Blind Spot referred to in Chapter 5?
(a) Looking out into hyperspace.
(b) The underbelly of the ship.
(c) Any part of unknown space.
(d) The spot directly behind the ship.

4. Who broke Louis's heart long long ago?
(a) Paula Cherenkov.
(b) Maria Chekov.
(c) Lucy Sharapova.
(d) Anya Kornikova.

5. How many wars were the humans able to defeat the kzin in?
(a) Four.
(b) One.
(c) Three.
(d) Five.

Short Answer Questions

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

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

3. When is the only time hyperspace can be accessed?

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

5. Why does Nessus try to recruit Louis for a mission?

(see the answer key)

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