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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Why did Tirin have to spend time in the asylum?
(a) He tried to escape to Urras
(b) He critized the Anarres president
(c) He made a documentary about Urras
(d) He wrote a play about Urasti coming to Anarres

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

3. What do the scientists think Shevek is looking for when he asks where all the women are?
(a) A cook
(b) A sexual partner
(c) A good conversation
(d) A mother figure

4. What surrounds the Anarranes port?
(a) A boardwalk
(b) A wall
(c) Guards
(d) Barbwire

5. Why does Sabul discourage Shevek from sending another paper to Dr. Atro?
(a) He thinks Shevek is becoming too big headed
(b) It does not relate to his own area of research
(c) Dr. Atro is to busy
(d) He does not agree with Shevek's ideas

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Shevek name the street where he does his shopping?

2. What is Shevek's mother's name?

3. What is Sabul's profession?

4. What kind of living quarters does the institute provide for Shevek

5. Why does the second officer not trust Shevek?

(see the answer key)

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