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

Short Answer Questions

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

2. What does Shevek say the change in society is going against?

3. Why does Keng say Urras is a paradise?

4. Why is Shevek restricted to campus?

5. To whom does Shevek want to give his theory?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

A major theme in the book is that different people have different ideas and at one point Shevek has an argument with Vea. How do their opinions differ? Why is it important that they come to a compromise?

Essay Topic 2

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.

Essay Topic 3

Discuss if you think the following statement is true. The adult Shevak learns that hope exists to end suffering.

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