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

Short Answer Questions

1. To whom does Shevek find himself attracted?

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

3. What do Shevek and the council think Anarres is compared to Urras?

4. To where does Shevek travel to meet Takver?

5. Why does Oiie think it is dangerous if Shevek is seen by a member of the working classes?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

In what way does Shevak's move from isolation to socializing change his character? What does isolation teach him? What does socializing teach him?

Essay Topic 2

What do you think Ursula's Le Guin's viewpoint is in the novel? In what ways does she show it?

Essay Topic 3

The wall is an important metaphor in the story and means different things at different points.

1) What does the wall that surrounds the Port of Anarres symbolize?

2) What is the significance of the prison walls that surround Kadagv?

3) What is the link between the wall and Shevek's parents?

4) What do you think the overall meaning of the wall is?

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