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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 13.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Why does Shevek think that they have fewer choices?
(a) Society is becoming more bureaucratic
(b) Society is encouraging violence
(c) Authorities are oppressing new ideas
(d) Shops and schools are closing down

2. Why does Keng believe her planet will never be like Anarres
(a) Because they have outlived their hope for renewal
(b) Because they don't have the money
(c) Because they are lazy
(d) Because there are too many conflicting voices

3. What kind of living quarters does the institute provide for Shevek
(a) A 4 bedroom apartment
(b) A hotel suite
(c) A single room in a dormitory
(d) A studio apartment

4. Who does Shevek say used him for their own advancement?
(a) The Arranes government
(b) The Urras government
(c) The Odions
(d) The Loti

5. Why is Shevek surprised at the poor living conditions he sees in Nio Esseia?
(a) He was told there was no poverty in the country
(b) He had never seen poverty
(c) It is a step away from an area of prosperity
(d) He had previously thought it was a city of wealth

Short Answer Questions

1. About what does Shevek dream?

2. Who does Shevek thinks he sees on his way back to his room?

3. What does Shevek think is holding him back from publishing his General Temporal Theory?

4. What best describes Shevek's students?

5. Who does Efor take Shevek to meet?

(see the answer key)

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