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

2. What reason does Nessus give for the puppeteers not wiping out the kzin race?
(a) The kzin are related to puppeteers and they will not destroy them.
(b) The kzin are indestructible.
(c) They are gentle giants.
(d) The kzin are not as dangerous to others anymore.

3. What is wrong with Teela in Chapter 11 as the crew is flying across Ringworld?
(a) She is motion sick from the travelling.
(b) She is in a Plateau trance.
(c) She is sleep deprived.
(d) She cannot adapt to the air on Ringworld.

4. Why is Nessus surprised when he meets Teela at Louis's party?
(a) Because she reminds him of someone.
(b) Because he has been looking for her.
(c) Because she is a puppeteer.
(d) Because he has never seen anyone so beautiful.

5. What happens when Teela follows Louis over the lava where the ship has landed?
(a) She falls down into a hole.
(b) She beats Louis out of the gully.
(c) She is burned by the lava.
(d) She cannot climb because of her protective suit.

Short Answer Questions

1. Which of the following does the crew not see while flying under the Ringworld?

2. Why is Louis worried about the aliens on the Ringworld?

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

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

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

Short Essay Questions

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

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

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

4. What is the state of mind of the crew in Chapter 8 as they approach Ringworld?

5. How is Ringworld described in Chapter 6?

6. How is the Kemplar rosette described in Chapter 5?

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

8. Please describe the ship the crew will be taking to Ringworld.

9. Why does Nessus want Speaker on the mission?

10. What history about the humans and kzin is shared in Chapter 6?

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