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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 8.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. How do Shevek and Bedap put an end to their arguing?
(a) They go to the pub
(b) They play a game of dominoes
(c) They embark on a sexual relationship
(d) They take drugs

2. What kind of poor people does Shevek say he sees while driving about?
(a) Ugly poor people
(b) Diseased poor people
(c) Contented poor people
(d) Rich poor people

3. Which of his old friends does Shevek run into after the death of his teacher?
(a) Bedap
(b) Tirin
(c) Sabul
(d) Rulag

4. What do the authorities ration in the winter?
(a) Water
(b) Sugar
(c) Butter
(d) Meat

5. Which area of science do the scientists debate?
(a) Biology
(b) Politics
(c) Chemistry
(d) Physics

Short Answer Questions

1. In what does Chifoilisk say the Urras scientists are particularly interested?

2. Why did Tirin have to spend time in the asylum?

3. What does insurrection day commemorate?

4. Who denies Shevek his request to teach his theories?

5. For which of the doctors does Shedek show admiration?

(see the answer key)

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