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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 3.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What kind of work does Shedek have to do after he leaves school?
(a) Nursing
(b) Engineering
(c) Forestry
(d) Social work

2. Who is waiting for Shevek when he arrives in Urras?
(a) A crowd of people including journalist and photographers
(b) The Urras President
(c) Nobody
(d) The Urras King

3. Which of the following is a scientific theory about which the scientists talk to Shevek?
(a) Principle theory of nothingness
(b) Rational theory of the gods
(c) Relative theory of Terran Ainsetain
(d) Lock theory of Urras

4. Why is Shevek's arrival such an important occasion?
(a) It is the first time in 200 years someone from Anarranes has visited Urras
(b) His father was once a Urras leader
(c) He has promised find a cure for a deadly disease.
(d) His arrival was prophecised.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. What do the scientists think Shevek is looking for when he asks where all the women are?

2. What does Mitis tell Shedek to do while in Abbeny?

3. What is Shevek accused of when he tells a joke in physics class?

4. What was Odo during his lifetime?

5. How did Urras punish Odo?

(see the answer key)

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