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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 7, Stepping Discs.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What scenic display is projected on the walls of the dome?
(a) A forest.
(b) A beach.
(c) A desert.
(d) A waterfall.

2. What information does Louis try to get from Nessus in Chapter 4?
(a) The location of the puppeteer home planet.
(b) The location of the blueprints for the ship.
(c) The map of Ringworld.
(d) The real reason why they are on this mission.

3. Why is the quantum II hyperdrive engine useless to the puppeteers?
(a) They do not need space ships to fly.
(b) They are scared of space travel.
(c) They already can warp themselves anywhere in space.
(d) They have a faster engine that they have invented.

4. Which of the following information about Ringworld is not correct?
(a) The ring is 1 million miles across.
(b) It has the same gravity as Earth.
(c) There are 20 rectangles circling the sun.
(d) It has breathable air.

5. What is Nessus's response when he learns Teela has agreed to come on the mission?
(a) He does a happy jig.
(b) He is overjoyed.
(c) He howls with terror.
(d) He nods and walks away.

Short Answer Questions

1. Why does Teela question Louis about the mission?

2. What is the puppeteer leader called?

3. Besides Chiron's projection, how many other puppeteers do the crewmembers see?

4. What is a variable sword?

5. What does Nessus get Speaker to agree to if Nessus does not return?

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