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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. What happens to the ship as a protective measure if it is attacked?

3. At the end of Chapter 3, what does Louis say the mission is?

4. What does Louis think about being born lucky?

5. Where does the crew end up landing in Chapter 12?

Short Essay Questions

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

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

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

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

5. How is Ringworld described in Chapter 6?

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

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

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

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

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

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 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 3

Which of the four original crew members seems to be the true leader of the group and how is this shown in the story? Do you believe that this individual has been a good leader to the group? Why or why not?

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