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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 2.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Why does the second officer not trust Shevek?
(a) Shevek believes in equality
(b) Shevek is a bisexual
(c) Shevek is a homosexual
(d) Shevek believes in anarchy and atheism

2. What kind of work does Shedek have to do after he leaves school?
(a) Nursing
(b) Social work
(c) Engineering
(d) Forestry

3. What is Shevek accused of when he tells a joke in physics class?
(a) Idiocy
(b) Egoizing
(c) Bad humor
(d) Exposing himself

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

5. What is Shevek's profession?
(a) Writer
(b) Nurse
(c) Doctor
(d) Scientist

Short Answer Questions

1. Why is Shevek's arrival such an important occasion?

2. Who tends to Shevek while he is aboard the ship?

3. Who is waiting for Shevek when he arrives in Urras?

4. What is the wall for?

5. What is different about the water taps in Shevek's room?

(see the answer key)

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