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This test consists of 5 short answer questions and 1 (of 3) essay topics.

Short Answer Questions

1. Why does Shevek want to give his theory to the Terrans?

2. What disgusts Shevek about what he hears about the revolution?

3. Who has allowed the Terrans the freedom to visit other planets?

4. What does Shevek say the change in society is going against?

5. Who does Shevek say used him for their own advancement?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Le Guin often talks negatively about Urras and its materialism. How true do you think Le Guin's negative representation of materialism is? What kind of society does materialism create?

Essay Topic 2

Discuss if you think the following statement is true. The adult Shevak learns that hope exists to end suffering.

Essay Topic 3

The Anarres government tries its best to portray Urras in a negative light. What countries and groups do you think America presents in a negative light in:

1) The media

2) Education

What are the reasons for doing this? What effect does it have?

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