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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 11, The Arch of Heaven.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What does the puppeteer planet look like when the crew lands on it?
(a) It is full of tall buildings.
(b) All the cities are underground.
(c) It is all mountains and trees.
(d) It is a barren desert with millions of tents.

2. 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.

3. When Louis first sees Nessus, where does he recall seeing this type of alien race previously?
(a) In the mall.
(b) In Beruit.
(c) In a book.
(d) In a movie.

4. Why does Louis disable the instrument panel before Speaker wakes up?
(a) So that Speaker cannot steal the ship.
(b) Because Speaker cannot awake until the panel is offline.
(c) Because the ship is being towed in.
(d) Because that is what Nessus said to do.

5. Who objects to travel in statis during the mission?
(a) Nessus.
(b) Louis.
(c) Teela.
(d) Speaker.

Short Answer Questions

1. How does Chiron respond as Nessus approaches?

2. What is the puppeteer leader called?

3. Who is the first crewmember to leave the ship on the Ringworld?

4. What landmark does the crew leave the broken ship near as they plan to leave it?

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

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