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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 does Louis do when Nessus does not want to go rescue Teela?

2. What draws the party to the floating castle?

3. Why is Teela crying under a waterfall in Chapter 14?

4. Why does Nessus flee the group in Chapter 13?

5. What else do Speaker and Louis see trapped in the force field?

Short Essay Questions

1. How does Louis respond to Teela's love for Seeker?

2. How is Speaker injured in Chapter 14?

3. How does Louis respond when thousands of natives come to the flying castle in Chapter 16 and what does he learn?

4. What do Teela and Speaker realize about the puppeteers interference with their species and breeding in Chapter 13?

5. What information does the map room show the crew?

6. What is found inside the force field in Chapter 19?

7. What happens in Chapter 22 when the crew tried to collect some of the square wire?

8. What plan does Louis start creating in Chapter 21 and why?

9. How does the crew escape the force field in Chapter 20?

10. Please describe Seeker.

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

Luck is a major theme in this story. Please explain the role that luck plays in the novel, the effect that Teela's luck has on the four crew members in the novel, and how whether or not Teela's luck is luck for others or simply for herself.

Essay Topic 3

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.

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