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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Why is Shevek surprised that the scientists on Anarres correspond with Urrasti scientists?
(a) He did not think the Urrasti's were capable of interacting with free people.
(b) He thought it was aginst the laws of both planets
(c) He thought they were both developing theories to defeat the other in war.
(d) He thought the scientists hated each other

2. Which of the following is a scientific theory about which the scientists talk to Shevek?
(a) Lock theory of Urras
(b) Relative theory of Terran Ainsetain
(c) Rational theory of the gods
(d) Principle theory of nothingness

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

4. What happened to Kadagv while he was imprisoned?
(a) He was ill
(b) He went into a trance
(c) He hallucinated
(d) He went insane

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

Short Answer Questions

1. For how long is Kadagv imprisoned?

2. Where has Rulag been offered a post?

3. What does Palat give Shevek on his return?

4. What does Shedek wake up with on his first day in Urras?

5. How does Shevek shock his new friends?

(see the answer key)

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