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

Multiple Choice Questions

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

2. How does Nessus win over Louis and get him to come on his mysterious mission?
(a) By promising riches and wealth.
(b) By telling Louis he will receive a planet as a reward.
(c) By threatening his life if he does not agree to come.
(d) By manipulating him.

3. According to Chapter 5, what can cause ships to disappear?
(a) Singularities in space.
(b) Galactic storms.
(c) Black holes.
(d) Negative gravitational forces.

4. What are the cat-like aliens Louis and Nessus see in the they travel to?
(a) Purrdin.
(b) Opelion.
(c) Kzin.
(d) Tiglons.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. What happens when Teela follows Louis over the lava where the ship has landed?

2. What are Pierson's puppeteers known for?

3. What is there a wire statue of in the castle?

4. How does Louis see Teela in light of her lack of understanding of pain and fear?

5. What is a variable sword?

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