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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What kind of living quarters does the institute provide for Shevek
(a) A 4 bedroom apartment
(b) A single room in a dormitory
(c) A hotel suite
(d) A studio apartment

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

3. Which city is the center of life and science on Anarres?
(a) Haines
(b) Terra
(c) Urras
(d) Abbeney

4. Why does Sabul become angry with Shevek?
(a) He refuses to help him with his work
(b) Because he proposes to publish his paper on Anarres
(c) He has given away secrets
(d) He sends his paper to Dr. Atro

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

Short Answer Questions

1. Who does his nurse turn out to be?

2. Who does Shevek thinks he resembles when he puts on his clothes?

3. What does Palat give Shevek on his return?

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

5. What best describes Shevek's students?

(see the answer key)

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