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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Why did Tirin go mad?
(a) Because he broke up from his wife
(b) Because his daughter passed away
(c) Because his play was censored
(d) Because his family died in the drought

2. Who does Shevek meet at the Terran embassy?
(a) Denny
(b) Sabul
(c) Keng
(d) Rulag

3. Who has allowed the Terrans the freedom to visit other planets?
(a) The urrastis
(b) The Anarrestis
(c) The Hainish
(d) Shevek

4. With whom does Shevek try to strike up a conversation?
(a) Vea
(b) Efor
(c) Pae
(d) Oiie

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

Short Answer Questions

1. Why does Shevek try to strike up a conversation with his servant?

2. To where does Takver tell Shevek she and their children will move?

3. What is the name of Shevak's partner?

4. Why does Keng believe her planet will never be like Anarres

5. What does Keng say she will help Shevek in exchange for his theory?

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