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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Which member of the Ship's crew wants to explore Anarres?
(a) Lido
(b) Tirin
(c) Shevek
(d) Ketho

2. To whom does Shevek want to give his theory?
(a) The Anarastis
(b) The Urastis
(c) The Terrans
(d) Keng

3. What emergency job do the authorities give Shevek?
(a) Grain planter
(b) A porter
(c) A nurse
(d) A ship builder

4. What time of year does Takver give birth to her daughter?
(a) Winter
(b) Summer
(c) Autumn
(d) Spring

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

Short Answer Questions

1. Why did Tirin have to spend time in the asylum?

2. In what does Chifoilisk say the Urras scientists are particularly interested?

3. From which world is the language of Lotic?

4. What do the scientists think Shevek is looking for when he asks where all the women are?

5. What is Shevek's profession?

(see the answer key)

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