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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Why does the second officer not trust Shevek?
(a) Shevek believes in anarchy and atheism
(b) Shevek is a bisexual
(c) Shevek is a homosexual
(d) Shevek believes in equality

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

3. What does Shevek do after leaving the infirmary?
(a) Gets married
(b) Secures a position on Urras
(c) Works twice as hard
(d) Socialize

4. What is Shevek's profession?
(a) Nurse
(b) Doctor
(c) Writer
(d) Scientist

5. How does Shevek shock his new friends?
(a) By looking them in the eye
(b) By criticizing their president
(c) By asking to date one of their sisters
(d) By telling them his planet has female scientists

Short Answer Questions

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

2. Who takes Shevek shopping for clothes?

3. Why does Shevek have to keep the information he will learn secret?

4. Why is Shevek's arrival such an important occasion?

5. Why does Sabul become angry with Shevek?

(see the answer key)

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