The Dispossessed | Short Question Answer Key

Short Answer Key

Chapter 1

1. What is Shevek's profession?

Scientist

2. What hits Shevak on the shoulder?

A rock

3. Who is killed during the rioting at the port?

A guard

4. To where is Shevek traveling?

Urras

5. How long is the journey to Urras?

10 days

6. Who tends to Shevek while he is aboard the ship?

Dr. Kimoe

7. What does Dr.Kimoe give Shevek?

Vaccinations

8. What are different about the pajamas the ship provides Shevek?

They are disposable

9. What is different about the water taps in Shevek's room?

They run constantly

10. Why does the second officer not trust Shevek?

Shevek believes in anarchy and atheism

11. Why does Dr. Kimoe throw Shevek's pajamas in the trash?

It costs less than having them cleaned

12. Who is waiting for Shevek when he arrives in Urras?

A crowd of people including journalist and photographers

13. Why...
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