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This test consists of 15 multiple choice questions and 5 short answer questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Why does Shevek want to give his theory to the Terrans?
(a) So they can broadcast it to the rest of the planets
(b) So they can solve the problems of poverty
(c) So they can develop nuclear weapons
(d) So they can legitimately declare war on the Urrastis

2. What did seeing Tirin make Shevek realize?
(a) That he has isolated himself for too long
(b) What few choices they have
(c) That he is not crazy
(d) That he loves Takver

3. For what is Shevek fighting?
(a) To end oppression
(b) An end to Anarres' isolation
(c) Peace
(d) To end poverty

4. What do Shevek and his friend show concern for on Insurrection Day?
(a) That it has not rained for so long
(b) A working class revolution
(c) The prospect of war
(d) A new law that stops people talking about Urras

5. What is the name of Shevak's partner?
(a) Tirin
(b) Rulag
(c) Pae
(d) Tekvar

6. What does one man think the real Odonians will do to someone who leaves to go to Urras?
(a) Worship them
(b) Imprison them
(c) Put them on trial
(d) Exact violence on them

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

8. Which world does Keng say is key to Urras?
(a) Hain
(b) Anarres
(c) Terran
(d) Earth

9. Where does Takver work?
(a) On a farm
(b) In a hospital
(c) In a marine lab
(d) In a restaurant

10. With what culture is Keng associated?
(a) The Terrans
(b) The Anarestis
(c) The Urrastis
(d) The Hainish

11. What does Shevek think he will achieve by going to Urras?
(a) He will make peace
(b) He will keep the Odonian revolution alive
(c) He will start a war
(d) He will stop the friction between the two planets

12. Why does Keng say Urras is a paradise?
(a) Because they allow you to become rich
(b) Because her own society has ruined its planet
(c) Because the weather is always nice
(d) Because there is no poverty

13. Who does Efor take Shevek to meet?
(a) Loell
(b) Keng
(c) Frank Davis
(d) Tuio Maedda

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

15. To where does Shevek travel to meet Takver?
(a) Terra
(b) Chakar
(c) Thu
(d) Abbeney

Short Answer Questions

1. Where are the Odonian rebels situated?

2. What emergency job do the authorities give Shevek?

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

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

5. On what country in Urras is a revolution taking place?

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