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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Where does Shevek have to go to study?
(a) The Central Institute of the Sciences
(b) Arranes University
(c) The Arranes Center of Science
(d) The College of Scientic Achievement

2. Why is Shevek surprised that the scientists on Anarres correspond with Urrasti scientists?
(a) He thought they were both developing theories to defeat the other in war.
(b) He did not think the Urrasti's were capable of interacting with free people.
(c) He thought the scientists hated each other
(d) He thought it was aginst the laws of both planets

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

4. On what country in Urras is a revolution taking place?
(a) Benbili
(b) Nio Esseia
(c) Thu
(d) Abbeney

5. Why does Oiie think it is dangerous if Shevek is seen by a member of the working classes?
(a) They don't like foreigners
(b) They are calling for an exile to start a revolution
(c) They want to kill him
(d) They think Shevek is a spy

Short Answer Questions

1. Of which doctor does Shevek write a critique?

2. What does Shevek say the change in society is going against?

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

4. What kind of living quarters does the institute provide for Shevek

5. What is Shevek's mother's name?

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