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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. Why does the crew decide not to land at their first landing place?

3. Why is the quantum II hyperdrive engine useless to the puppeteers?

4. What shape are the lights creating in the Kempler rosette?

5. When Louis first sees Nessus, where does he recall seeing this type of alien race previously?

Short Essay Questions

1. What information does Nessus bring back to the group when he returns in Chapter 7?

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

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

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

5. Why does Nessus want Speaker on the mission?

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

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

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

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

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

Symbolism is a widely used literary tool. What is symbolism and how is it used in the story Ringworld?

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

Please explain what hubris is. Which character in the novel is an example of hubris at work and how it is seen in this character? What is the failed outcome for this character?

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