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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 11.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What disaster happens when Shevek arrives in Chakar?
(a) An earthquake
(b) A Tsunami
(c) A hurricaine
(d) A bomb hits the city

2. What has Shevek decided to set up?
(a) A printing syndicate
(b) A homeless shelter
(c) A rebel army
(d) A hospital

3. What name do Takver and Shevek give their daughter?
(a) Takver
(b) Sadik
(c) Pae
(d) Daisy

4. Why does Shevek try to strike up a conversation with his servant?
(a) He wants to talk to a poor person
(b) He wants to make some genuine friends
(c) He needs money
(d) He wants to practise his Urrasti

5. To where does Shevek temporarily escape?
(a) Thu
(b) Anarres
(c) Benbili
(d) Nio Esseia

Short Answer Questions

1. What planet is Shevek from?

2. What is Shevek's profession?

3. What time of year does Takver give birth to her daughter?

4. What would the principle of instantaneous communication allow people to do?

5. What kind of work does Shedek have to do after he leaves school?

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