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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 6.

Multiple Choice Questions

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

2. What is the name given to Urras culture?
(a) Urranese
(b) Urranasti
(c) Urrasti
(d) Urrantiki

3. To where is Shevek traveling?
(a) Terra
(b) Kimoe
(c) Urras
(d) Anarranes

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

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

Short Answer Questions

1. Who is killed during the rioting at the port?

2. Which character writes the introduction to Shevek's paper?

3. Which friend's conversation does Shevek recall?

4. What is the name of Shevek's father?

5. How does Shevek shock his new friends?

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