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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 4.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Why does Sabul discourage Shevek from sending another paper to Dr. Atro?
(a) Dr. Atro is to busy
(b) It does not relate to his own area of research
(c) He thinks Shevek is becoming too big headed
(d) He does not agree with Shevek's ideas

2. Which city is the center of life and science on Anarres?
(a) Abbeney
(b) Haines
(c) Urras
(d) Terra

3. What does Shevek find does not exist in Urras to the degree he thought it did?
(a) Love and understanding
(b) Infidelity
(c) Divorce
(d) Waste and poverty

4. How is the city different to other cities in which Shevek has lived?
(a) It is located in the middle of a green plain
(b) It is an underground city
(c) It has no women
(d) It has has no trees

5. For how long is Kadagv imprisoned?
(a) 1 month
(b) 2 weeks
(c) 24 hours
(d) 30 hours

Short Answer Questions

1. Who is waiting for Shevek when he arrives in Urras?

2. Whose grave does Shevek visit?

3. Who is killed during the rioting at the port?

4. What language does Sabul teach him?

5. Who tends to Shevek while he is aboard the ship?

(see the answer key)

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