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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. How does the crew travel through the puppeteer city?

2. What does Louis think about being born lucky?

3. What is Louis's office protected from?

4. How does Chiron respond as Nessus approaches?

5. How big is the ring around the Ringworld?

Short Essay Questions

1. Please describe the interaction between Nessus and Speaker at the start of Chapter 9.

2. How is Ringworld described in Chapter 6?

3. Please describe the Long Shot.

4. Please describe Teela and why she is wanted on the mission.

5. What is the trip to the puppeteer planet like for Louis?

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

7. How does Teela respond to Louis's lessons for her in Chapter 10?

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

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

10. How does the party respond to Louis's new guests in Chapter 2?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Please compare and contrast the science fiction genre of fiction with the fantasy genre. Which genre does Ringworld fall into? Please provide examples of how the Ringworld falls into this genre.

Essay Topic 2

Please explain the role that puppeteers had, whether indirect or direct, in both the lives of both Speaker and Teela. What happens to the crew when Speaker and Teela realize how the puppeteers have been involved in their lives?

Essay Topic 3

Myths and legends are referred to by the natives on the Ringworld. Please explain the importance of myths, legends, and similar tales. What are some of the myths held by the natives of the Ringworld.

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