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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 9.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What does Desar's visit make Sabul realize?
(a) He has to go to Urras
(b) He must be more socialable
(c) He has a lot to live for
(d) He is a great scientist

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

3. What do the authorities ration in the winter?
(a) Butter
(b) Water
(c) Sugar
(d) Meat

4. What kind of people normally have to spend time on the Segvina Island?
(a) Scientists
(b) Mentally ill people
(c) Corrupt politicians
(d) Murderers and rapists

5. What is Sabul's profession?
(a) Scientist
(b) Social worker
(c) Engineer
(d) Writer

Short Answer Questions

1. Why does Shevek find shopping such as awful experience?

2. Why does the second officer not trust Shevek?

3. How is the city different to other cities in which Shevek has lived?

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

5. What does Shevek do after leaving the infirmary?

(see the answer key)

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