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

Short Answer Questions

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

2. Where does Efor take Shevek?

3. What does Shevek do while waiting for Takver to finish her posting?

4. Where are the Odonian rebels situated?

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

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

In the 4th chapter, Shevek meets his mother for the first time in years. What does his reaction show about him as a person? Does the meeting help or hinder his progress? Does he change in any way after the meeting?

Essay Topic 2

Discuss Shevek's character.

1) What is his background?

2) What does he look like?

3) What are his motivations and objectives?

4) Why is he so important to the two worlds?

Essay Topic 3

How does the novel reflect the 1960s and 1970s concerns?

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