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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 11, The Arch of Heaven.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. How many heads does Nessus have?
(a) Two.
(b) Three.
(c) One.
(d) Four.

2. How does Nessus win over Louis and get him to come on his mysterious mission?
(a) By telling Louis he will receive a planet as a reward.
(b) By threatening his life if he does not agree to come.
(c) By promising riches and wealth.
(d) By manipulating him.

3. What does Nessus say has kept him from finding a fourth crewmember?
(a) A series of bizarre coincidences.
(b) People were fearful of him and ran away.
(c) His negative thinking.
(d) No one believed he has a ship.

4. How does Speaker interpret the lack of radio communication from the Ringworld?
(a) As an open invitation to land.
(b) As an insult.
(c) As a reason to turn around and leave.
(d) As a sign that they are undeveloped.

5. What does the ship hit as it passes between the shadow squares?
(a) An invisible force field.
(b) A mountain peak.
(c) A thin, strong wire.
(d) A meteor.

Short Answer Questions

1. What job does Speaker-to-Animals hold in the first chapter of the story?

2. What is Nessus's response when he learns Teela has agreed to come on the mission?

3. What does the hyperdrive technology mean to Louis?

4. Which of the following information about Ringworld is not correct?

5. What happens if Nessus has to use the tasp on Speaker too many times?

(see the answer key)

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