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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 10.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. To where does Shevek travel to meet Takver?
(a) Chakar
(b) Abbeney
(c) Thu
(d) Terra

2. Why does Sabul discourage Shevek from sending another paper to Dr. Atro?
(a) He thinks Shevek is becoming too big headed
(b) It does not relate to his own area of research
(c) Dr. Atro is to busy
(d) He does not agree with Shevek's ideas

3. To where does Shevek temporarily escape?
(a) Thu
(b) Benbili
(c) Anarres
(d) Nio Esseia

4. Why does Shevek try to strike up a conversation with his servant?
(a) He needs money
(b) He wants to make some genuine friends
(c) He wants to talk to a poor person
(d) He wants to practise his Urrasti

5. Which illness does Shevek contract?
(a) The measles
(b) Chicken pox
(c) Pneumonia
(d) The flu

Short Answer Questions

1. Why does Shevek want to start his own printing syndicate?

2. How is the city different to other cities in which Shevek has lived?

3. What image does Shevek again have to confront when his mother leaves?

4. From which world is the language of Lotic?

5. What disaster happens when Shevek arrives in Chakar?

(see the answer key)

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