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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. How do the professors at the school stop themselves from being distracted?
(a) They all live at the school
(b) The never socialize
(c) They communicate only through letters
(d) They only leave their offices for lessons

2. What does Takver convince Shevek to do to get his paper published?
(a) Bribe the authorities
(b) Sleep with Sabul
(c) Let Sabul put his name to it
(d) Reword it

3. Which of the following does Shevek have in Urras that he does not have at home?
(a) A shower
(b) A lover
(c) His own room
(d) A servant

4. Which character visits Shevek in the infirmary?
(a) Patak
(b) Desar
(c) Sabul
(d) Tirrin

5. What do the scientists think Shevek is looking for when he asks where all the women are?
(a) A good conversation
(b) A sexual partner
(c) A mother figure
(d) A cook

Short Answer Questions

1. Who stops Shevek on his way out from the dining hall?

2. What does Shevek decide the Anarres settlers did?

3. What does Shevek name the street where he does his shopping?

4. What does Desar's visit make Sabul realize?

5. Which friend's conversation does Shevek recall?

(see the answer key)

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