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

Short Answer Questions

1. To where does Shevek temporarily escape?

2. What does one man think the real Odonians will do to someone who leaves to go to Urras?

3. What does Shevek think he will achieve by going to Urras?

4. How long does Shevek shut himself in his room?

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

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

The Anarres government tries its best to portray Urras in a negative light. What countries and groups do you think America presents in a negative light in:

1) The media

2) Education

What are the reasons for doing this? What effect does it have?

Essay Topic 2

In the novel, Shevek founds a printing syndicate to counter censorship. What do you think a printing syndicate could achieve? What effect do newspapers have on the public conscious? Think abut censorship in America. How have people battled against it?

Essay Topic 3

Discuss your thoughts on the following statement: Married couples or people in long-term relationships should live apart so they can achieve their own goals and develop their own life.

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