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This test consists of 5 multiple choice questions, 5 short answer questions, and 10 short essay questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. To where is Shevek traveling?
(a) Terra
(b) Anarranes
(c) Urras
(d) Kimoe

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

3. What is Shevek accused of when he tells a joke in physics class?
(a) Egoizing
(b) Bad humor
(c) Idiocy
(d) Exposing himself

4. What is Palat's job?
(a) Scientist
(b) Doctor
(c) Engineer
(d) Mathematician

5. What does Desar's visit make Sabul realize?
(a) He has to go to Urras
(b) He must be more socialable
(c) He is a great scientist
(d) He has a lot to live for

Short Answer Questions

1. Who volunteers to spend time in the prison?

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

3. What is Shevek's mother's name?

4. Where do the Anarresti ancestors come from?

5. What does Mitis tell Shedek to do while in Abbeny?

Short Essay Questions

1. What is the overall outcome of the council meeting?

2. What hope does Shevek and Ketho bring to the two planets?

3. Why do you think the citizens of Anarres do not climb the wall?

4. Why does Shevek feel anger towards his mother when he meets her?

5. How does Shevek now view his own society?

6. In what does Shevek now feel disorientated?

7. In what ways does Shevek begin to feel more connected to the Urrasti people?

8. How has Bedap's views changed since Shevek last met him?

9. What do you think the wall symbolizes in this chapter?

10. What is the difference between Shevek and Tirn's view on why they are forbidden to interact with Urrasti?

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