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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 9, Shadow Squares.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Why do the puppeteers move their planets through space?
(a) They want to conquer the entire universe.
(b) They are afraid to travel in space ships.
(c) They have no choice, the planets move themselves.
(d) They are a migratory species.

2. What does the ship hit as it passes between the shadow squares?
(a) A thin, strong wire.
(b) A mountain peak.
(c) A meteor.
(d) An invisible force field.

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

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

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

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. How does Teela first respond to Nessus's offer to join the mission?

4. Why does the crew think that the Ringworld may have reverted to savagery?

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

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