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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. Which of the following does the crew not see while flying under the Ringworld?
(a) Meteor craters.
(b) Mountains.
(c) Aliens.
(d) Rivers.

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

3. What does Louis realize about Teela in the beginning of Chapter 4?
(a) She is not very smart.
(b) She really is not lucky.
(c) She has her own plan for the Ringworld.
(d) She has never been truly hurt.

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

5. How does Louis see Teela in light of her lack of understanding of pain and fear?
(a) He thinks she is evil.
(b) He thinks she is lucky.
(c) He thinks she is undeveloped.
(d) He thinks she is more evolved.

Short Answer Questions

1. Why do the puppeteers move their planets through space?

2. How do the puppeteers avoid reproducing?

3. What does Nessus say has kept him from finding a fourth crewmember?

4. What is Louis's office protected from?

5. Who the Outsiders?

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