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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. Although she is ancient, how has Prill survived all this time on Ringworld?

2. What type of trait does Louis realize the puppeteers have tried to breed in the humans?

3. Teela get separated from the group and finds herself where before they lose communication with her?

4. What does Louis use the wire for in Chapter 24?

5. What is a bandersnatch?

Short Essay Questions

1. What does the crew learn about the Engineer woman in Chapter 21?

2. Please describe Seeker.

3. What does the crew find inside the floating castle?

4. What does the crew do after Speaker is hit and until darkness falls in Chapter 15?

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

6. What conclusion about Teela's luck does the crew come to in Chapter 18?

7. What agreement do Louis and Speaker come to in Chapter 24 about their knowledge of the puppeteers' manipulation?

8. What realization about the puppeteers and the man-kzin does Louis come to in Chapter 13?

9. What is Louis's final plan to get the Liar and the crew off of the Ringworld?

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

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

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?

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

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?

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