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This test consists of 5 multiple choice questions, 5 short answer questions, and 10 short essay questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

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

2. Who does Teela Brown remind Louis of?
(a) Diana.
(b) Paula.
(c) Mimi.
(d) Angela.

3. What is the name of Nessus's quantum II ship?
(a) Betty.
(b) U.S.S. Freedom.
(c) The Cube.
(d) Long Shot.

4. The ship taking the crew to Ringworld is designed to be piloted by whom?
(a) A kzin.
(b) A human.
(c) A puppeteer.
(d) A woman.

5. How many lights does Louis see in the Kempler rosette?
(a) Seven.
(b) Four.
(c) Five.
(d) Ten.

Short Answer Questions

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

2. How does Nessus respond when the ship it attacked?

3. Why does Nessus try to recruit Louis for a mission?

4. When Louis first sees Nessus, where does he recall seeing this type of alien race previously?

5. What happens if Nessus has to use the tasp on Speaker too many times?

Short Essay Questions

1. Please describe the Long Shot.

2. What puppeteer problem and solution does Nessus share with the crew in Chapter 5?

3. Why has Teela decided to join the mission?

4. What information is shared about the nature of the kzin in Chapter 2?

5. How do the crew members respond to their mission in Chapter 6?

6. What does the crew decide to do after crashing onto the Ringworld?

7. What does Speaker try to do once aboard the Long Shot in Chapter 4?

8. How would you describe Louis's character in Chapter 1?

9. What realization about Teela does Louis come to in Chapter 4?

10. Who is Chiron and what message does he have for the travelers?

(see the answer keys)

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