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This test consists of 5 short answer questions, 10 short essay questions, and 1 (of 3) essay topics.

Short Answer Questions

1. What is the Kempler rosette?

2. Where is the Long Shot headed in Chapter 5?

3. What in in the picture that Nessus shows Louis in the first chapter?

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

5. How does the crew travel through the puppeteer city?

Short Essay Questions

1. Why does Nessus want Speaker on the mission?

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

3. How is Ringworld described in Chapter 6?

4. How does Louis feel about the possibility of Teela joining the mission?

5. Please describe the Long Shot.

6. What does the crew observe about Ringworld as they approach in the Liar?

7. What happens when Louis laughs at the natives in Chapter 12?

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

9. What does Louis Wu do on this birthday and why?

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

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

We are introduced to the four crew members early in the story. Please explain how each of these crew members are challenged throughout the course of the novel and whether or not they show any growth as a result of the various challenges they face as individuals.

Essay Topic 2

Using the knowledge you have gained in your study of the Ringworld, give your personal critique of the book. Did they enjoy it or not? Do they think it was well written? Do they think that the literary techniques used by the author were used correctly? Were they helpful? In the end would they recommend this book to a friend? Why or why not?

Essay Topic 3

Please explain the difference in mood versus tone. What is the mood and what is the tone in Ringworld and how was this information conveyed to you as the reader?

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