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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 4.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. For how long is Kadagv imprisoned?
(a) 30 hours
(b) 24 hours
(c) 2 weeks
(d) 1 month

2. What are different about the pajamas the ship provides Shevek?
(a) They are made of sheep's wool
(b) They have electric heating
(c) They are invisible
(d) They are disposable

3. What is the wall for?
(a) It stops viscious sea creatures from entering
(b) It reduces radiation
(c) It keeps the aliens quarratined
(d) It separates the rich from the poor

4. Who does Shevek thinks he sees on his way back to his room?
(a) Tirrin
(b) His father
(c) His mother
(d) The dark-haired girl from his going away party

5. Where do the Anarresti ancestors come from?
(a) Pluto
(b) Earth
(c) Urras
(d) Terra

Short Answer Questions

1. Who does his nurse turn out to be?

2. How is the city different to other cities in which Shevek has lived?

3. Why did Rulag abandon Shevek as a baby?

4. What do the scientists think Shevek is looking for when he asks where all the women are?

5. What is Palat's job?

(see the answer key)

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