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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) The Arranes Center of Science
(c) Arranes University
(d) The College of Scientic Achievement

2. What disgusts Shevek about what he hears about the revolution?
(a) The violence
(b) Its treatment of women
(c) Its passive nature
(d) Its racist attitudes

3. To where does Shevek temporarily escape?
(a) Anarres
(b) Nio Esseia
(c) Thu
(d) Benbili

4. From which world is the language of Lotic?
(a) Urras
(b) Haines
(c) Anarres
(d) Terra

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

Short Answer Questions

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

2. Which city is the center of life and science on Anarres?

3. What image does Shevek again have to confront when his mother leaves?

4. Who does his nurse turn out to be?

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

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