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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 type of theoretical device does Louis think Ringworld is similar to in Chapter 8?

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

3. What does Nessus use to kill one of the native attackers in the city?

4. How many wars were the humans able to defeat the kzin in?

5. Who wants to land on the Ringworld?

Short Essay Questions

1. What does the crew learn about the Ringworld from the natives in Chapter 12?

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

3. Please describe the Long Shot.

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

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

6. Please describe the flycycles.

7. What mission does Nessus propose to Louis?

8. What does Louis think about Teela during Chapter 5?

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

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

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

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 2

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?

Essay Topic 3

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.

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