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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 20, Meat.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Why is the quantum II hyperdrive engine useless to the puppeteers?
(a) They do not need space ships to fly.
(b) They have a faster engine that they have invented.
(c) They already can warp themselves anywhere in space.
(d) They are scared of space travel.

2. In Chapter 17, what does Nessus believe about the original inhabitants of the Ringworld?
(a) They could transmute matter.
(b) They could speak any language.
(c) They are not true humans.
(d) They can live on any planet.

3. Why does Louis think the ship crashed on Ringworld if Teela is supernaturally lucky?
(a) Her luck only works on Earth.
(b) She needed to be on Ringworld.
(c) Her luck was affected by the stasis.
(d) She is only lucky when she is awake.

4. While searching for Teela, what happens to Speaker and Louis' bikes?
(a) They are attacked by glowing bugs.
(b) The controls go haywire.
(c) They break down.
(d) They are caught in some sort of tractor beam.

5. What is Louis's theory about what happened to the city's original builders?
(a) They died from bacterial epidemic.
(b) The atmosphere changed and they had to leave.
(c) They were overthrown by the poor.
(d) They left for the next planet.

Short Answer Questions

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

2. What type of theoretical device does Louis think Ringworld is similar to in Chapter 8?

3. What does Louis do when Nessus does not want to go rescue Teela?

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

5. Who objects to travel in statis during the mission?

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