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This test consists of 5 multiple choice questions and 5 short answer questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Why does Takver think Shevek will quickly garner support?
(a) He is like a celebrity on Urras
(b) He has money
(c) People will be able to smell the freedom
(d) He is a charismatic

2. What effect does Shevek's opinions have on his family?
(a) They decide to disown Shevek
(b) They become very popular
(c) They are asked to leave the country
(d) They are bullied by school mates and work colleagues

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

4. What does Shevek do while waiting for Takver to finish her posting?
(a) Begins to organize a revolution
(b) Watches films
(c) Writes a scientific paper
(d) Spends time with Sadik

5. What happens in the summer?
(a) Takver and Shevek split up
(b) Shevek is offered a job in Urras
(c) Anarres win the football world cup
(d) There is a drought

Short Answer Questions

1. Where does Efor take Shevek?

2. Where are the Odonian rebels situated?

3. Why does Rulag think the Syndicate of Initiative is not a good idea?

4. With whose family does Shevek spend a week?

5. Who has allowed the Terrans the freedom to visit other planets?

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