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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 3.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Who is waiting for Shevek when he arrives in Urras?
(a) Nobody
(b) A crowd of people including journalist and photographers
(c) The Urras King
(d) The Urras President

2. Which area of science do the scientists debate?
(a) Chemistry
(b) Biology
(c) Physics
(d) Politics

3. Which friend's conversation does Shevek recall?
(a) Tirrin
(b) Kadagv
(c) Mitis
(d) Dr. Kimoe

4. Why is Shevek's arrival such an important occasion?
(a) It is the first time in 200 years someone from Anarranes has visited Urras
(b) His father was once a Urras leader
(c) His arrival was prophecised.
(d) He has promised find a cure for a deadly disease.

5. What is the name of Shevek's father?
(a) Thomas
(b) Kadagv
(c) Mitis
(d) Palat

Short Answer Questions

1. For what does Shevek ask the scientists?

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

3. What is the name given to Urras culture?

4. What kind of poor people does Shevek say he sees while driving about?

5. What does Shevek decide the Anarres settlers did?

(see the answer key)

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