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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Why does Shevek think that they have fewer choices?
(a) Shops and schools are closing down
(b) Authorities are oppressing new ideas
(c) Society is becoming more bureaucratic
(d) Society is encouraging violence

2. With whose family does Shevek spend a week?
(a) Oiie's
(b) Pae's
(c) Sabul's
(d) Efor's

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

4. Which city is the center of life and science on Anarres?
(a) Haines
(b) Urras
(c) Terra
(d) Abbeney

5. Why does Shevek think it would of been impossible for them to stay together?
(a) Because it against the law
(b) Because of their constant arguing
(c) Because he is never home anyway
(d) Because of the turmoil created by the drought

Short Answer Questions

1. Where does Takver work?

2. Why does Shevek have to keep the information he will learn secret?

3. To where does Shevek travel to meet Takver?

4. Of which doctor does Shevek write a critique?

5. Which character writes the introduction to Shevek's paper?

(see the answer key)

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