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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 8.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Whose grave does Shevek visit?
(a) Patek's
(b) Odo's
(c) Lionel's
(d) Sulpher's

2. Who denies Shevek his request to teach his theories?
(a) Anarres University
(b) Urras University
(c) The Anarres Science Institute
(d) The Physics Federation

3. What does Shedek wake up with on his first day in Urras?
(a) A hangover
(b) A dog
(c) The flu
(d) An allergy attack

4. To whom does Mitis send Shedek's paper?
(a) Sabul
(b) The police
(c) Beshan
(d) The President

5. What do the engineers say Shevek can help make possible?
(a) Anarchy
(b) Speed of light
(c) Atheism
(d) Peace

Short Answer Questions

1. What kind of work does Shedek have to do after he leaves school?

2. What is the name of Shevek's father?

3. For which of the doctors does Shedek show admiration?

4. Why did Tirin have to spend time in the asylum?

5. Which friend's conversation does Shevek recall?

(see the answer key)

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