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

2. Who do the humans buy hyperdrive technology from?
(a) The Fringe.
(b) The Outsiders.
(c) The Mariti.
(d) The Borg.

3. What does Louis think about being born lucky?
(a) He does not think you can breed for luck.
(b) He wishes he was bred for luck.
(c) He does not think there is such thing as luck.
(d) He thinks that everyone is bred for luck.

4. What happens if Nessus has to use the tasp on Speaker too many times?
(a) Speaker will become enslaved to it.
(b) Speaker will shrink.
(c) Speaker will die.
(d) Speaker will stop responding to it.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. Who must Nessus go see when the group arrives at the puppeteer planet?

2. Why is Louis worried about the aliens on the Ringworld?

3. Who stays with Louis when Nessus leaves to search for the fourth crew member?

4. What is a variable sword?

5. What trait does Nessus believe Teela has?

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