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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Why does Sabul become angry with Shevek?
(a) He has given away secrets
(b) He refuses to help him with his work
(c) He sends his paper to Dr. Atro
(d) Because he proposes to publish his paper on Anarres

2. For how long is Kadagv imprisoned?
(a) 24 hours
(b) 30 hours
(c) 1 month
(d) 2 weeks

3. What does Shevek find does not exist in Urras to the degree he thought it did?
(a) Love and understanding
(b) Divorce
(c) Infidelity
(d) Waste and poverty

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

5. Who takes Shevek shopping for clothes?
(a) Kabul
(b) Pae
(c) Ieu Eun
(d) Tirrin

Short Answer Questions

1. Which of the following does Shevek have in Urras that he does not have at home?

2. To where is Shevek traveling?

3. What is Sabul's profession?

4. From what country is Chifoilisk?

5. What best describes Shevek's students?

(see the answer key)

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