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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. Who declares themselves in command as they leave the ship on their flycycles?

2. What birthday is Louis Wu celebrating at the start of the novel?

3. What does the hyperdrive technology mean to Speaker?

4. What or who does Louis suggest attacked the ship in Chapter 9?

5. Why is Nessus surprised when he meets Teela at Louis's party?

Short Essay Questions

1. Why has Teela decided to join the mission?

2. What happens after the ship gets hit by something as it heads to the rectangles in Chapter 9?

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

4. Please describe the Long Shot.

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

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

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

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

9. What does the crew decide to do after crashing onto the Ringworld?

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

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Please explain how characterization is used in a work of literature. Provide an example of characterization that can be found in the Ringworld and explain whether or not you believe the author of this story successfully used the literary technique of characterization.

Essay Topic 2

Throughout the story, we see various individuals fighting for leadership on the mission to Ringworld. What do you think truly makes a person a leader? Who do they believe was the true leader on the mission to Ringworld and why?

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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