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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Why is Shevek's arrival such an important occasion?
(a) He has promised find a cure for a deadly disease.
(b) His father was once a Urras leader
(c) It is the first time in 200 years someone from Anarranes has visited Urras
(d) His arrival was prophecised.

2. What does Shevek say the change in society is going against?
(a) The people's basic human rights
(b) His own beliefs
(c) The Odonian ethic of decentralization
(d) The constitution

3. What is the name given to Urras culture?
(a) Urrantiki
(b) Urrasti
(c) Urranese
(d) Urranasti

4. Which of his old friends does Shevek run into after the death of his teacher?
(a) Sabul
(b) Tirin
(c) Rulag
(d) Bedap

5. What does Dr. Atro give Shevek as a present?
(a) A rare coin
(b) A bracelet
(c) A gold statue
(d) A rare science book

Short Answer Questions

1. Where do the rebels smuggle Shevek?

2. To where does Shevek temporarily escape?

3. What do the authorities ration in the winter?

4. For how long is Kadagv imprisoned?

5. Where does Takver work?

(see the answer key)

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