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

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

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

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

5. What image does Shevek again have to confront when his mother leaves?
(a) A ship
(b) Shallow water
(c) His self as a child
(d) A wall

Short Answer Questions

1. What has Shevek decided to set up?

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

3. Where are the Odonian rebels situated?

4. Which illness does Shevek contract?

5. Where does Sadik stay?

(see the answer key)

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