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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 18.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Why was Ransom kidnapped, according to the Oyarsa?
(a) Oyarsa told the sorns to tell the men that unless they brought a person from Thulcandra to him, they could take no more gold
(b) Weston and Devine hoped to trade him for gold and power
(c) Weston and Devine were told they would be killed if they didn't bring him
(d) Weston and Devine thought the sorn would leave them alone if they brought a human sacrifice

2. When the center of gravity shifts during approach to Malacandra what to the men do?
(a) Begin moving objects around to account for a new floor
(b) Begin to climb the wall
(c) Start tumbling uncontrollably
(d) Grab onto a handhold and stay in one place

3. Why is the hnakra beloved by the hross?
(a) The danger of hunting them makes life more vivid and enjoyable
(b) The hross came from the hnakra thousands of years ago
(c) The hnakra is the best food the hross can eat
(d) They appreciate the sport of hunting them

4. Ransom contemplates what he has learned from Weston and realizes he's ready to face what?
(a) Killing Weston
(b) Never seeing earth again
(c) Being on another planet
(d) Death

5. Who was Hyoi talking to the day he and Ransom met?
(a) The Osarya
(b) One of the eldil
(c) Himself
(d) His son

Short Answer Questions

1. What does the Oyarsa say about Ransom's fear?

2. What happens to the center of gravity on the ship as they near the planet?

3. What does Oyarsa say of the history of earth?

4. What does the shifting gravity do to the ship?

5. When the ship lands what does Ransom think about space?

(see the answer key)

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