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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. What is the name of Nessus's quantum II ship?

2. What does the puppeteer planet look like when the crew lands on it?

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

4. What is a general-address transfer booth?

5. How does Nessus feel in Chapter 2 after his unsuccessful search for another crew member?

Short Essay Questions

1. Please describe Teela and why she is wanted on the mission.

2. How does Teela respond to Louis's lessons for her in Chapter 10?

3. What does the crew observe about Ringworld as they approach in the Liar?

4. How does the party respond to Louis's new guests in Chapter 2?

5. How does Louis feel about the possibility of Teela joining the mission?

6. What information does Nessus bring back to the group when he returns in Chapter 7?

7. What realization about Teela does Louis come to in Chapter 4?

8. What is the result of Nessus's search in Chapter 3?

9. What mission does Nessus propose to Louis?

10. What happens after the ship gets hit by something as it heads to the rectangles in Chapter 9?

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 explain what hubris is. Which character in the novel is an example of hubris at work and how it is seen in this character? What is the failed outcome for this character?

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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