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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) Society is becoming more bureaucratic
(c) Authorities are oppressing new ideas
(d) Society is encouraging violence

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

3. Why does Sabul become angry with Shevek?
(a) He sends his paper to Dr. Atro
(b) He refuses to help him with his work
(c) He has given away secrets
(d) Because he proposes to publish his paper on Anarres

4. What does Shevek find in his pocket?
(a) A knife
(b) A critique of his theories
(c) A gun
(d) A letter

5. Why did Tirin go mad?
(a) Because his daughter passed away
(b) Because his play was censored
(c) Because his family died in the drought
(d) Because he broke up from his wife

Short Answer Questions

1. Why does Sabul discourage Shevek from sending another paper to Dr. Atro?

2. What did seeing Tirin make Shevek realize?

3. Why does Oiie think it is dangerous if Shevek is seen by a member of the working classes?

4. What has Shevek decided to set up?

5. Why does Shevek think it would of been impossible for them to stay together?

(see the answer key)

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