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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. Who the Outsiders?
(a) Mutants from the puppeteer's experiments.
(b) Corrupted humans who barter with illegal aliens.
(c) A trading species who buy and sell technology.
(d) A peaceful people who welcome all travelers.

2. How does Chiron respond as Nessus approaches?
(a) He asks for a secret meeting with Nessus.
(b) He leaves abruptly.
(c) He speaks to Nessus in an alien language.
(d) He curses at Nessus.

3. What shape are the lights creating in the Kempler rosette?
(a) Octagon.
(b) Square.
(c) Pentagon.
(d) Circle.

4. What job does Speaker-to-Animals hold in the first chapter of the story?
(a) He is a body-guard.
(b) He is an ambassador to Earth.
(c) He is a professional athlete.
(d) He is a hired henchman.

5. How long does it take the crew to travel from the puppeteer planet to Ringworld?
(a) A month.
(b) 5 years.
(c) A year.
(d) A week.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Nessus get Speaker to agree to if Nessus does not return?

2. What does the crew decide to name their new ship?

3. How many heads does Nessus have?

4. According to Chapter 5, what can cause ships to disappear?

5. What does the puppeteer planet look like when the crew lands on it?

Short Essay Questions

1. Please describe the flycycles.

2. Why has Teela decided to join the mission?

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

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

5. How does Nessus handle Speaker's outburst in Chapter 4?

6. What is the result of Nessus's search in Chapter 3?

7. How is Ringworld described in Chapter 6?

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

9. What is Louis's reaction when he hears that Teela has decided to join the mission?

10. Describe the alien that Louis meets in Chapter 1.

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