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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 Nessus feel in Chapter 2 after his unsuccessful search for another crew member?

2. How old is Teela Brown?

3. What does Louis think about being born lucky?

4. Where has the Liar landed on Ringworld?

5. Which of the following information about Ringworld is not correct?

Short Essay Questions

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

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

3. Why has Teela decided to join the mission?

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

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

6. How do the different characters handle the stress of their situation of crash landing on a foreign planet in Chapter 11?

7. What realization about Teela does Louis come to in Chapter 4?

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

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

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

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

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.

Essay Topic 2

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?

Essay Topic 3

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?

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