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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 14, The Escape.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Why does Chapter 5 say that Genly has come to Rer?
(a) He wants to live on a commune.
(b) He is looking for a job.
(c) He wishes to visit a nearby fastness and learn about what Foretellers do.
(d) He is discouraged after his failed meeting with the King and needs a break.

2. How does Genly Ai spend the summer?
(a) Genly spends the summer in Mishnory, working in the ice-house with Estraven.
(b) Genly spends the summer in Passerer, trying o avert war with Siuwensin.
(c) Genly spends the summer traveling, observing, and listening.
(d) Genly spends the summer in Karhide, hiding from Tibe.

3. If a Gethenian becomes pregnant, how long is the gestation period (i.e., the amount of time it takes before the baby is born)?
(a) 8.4 months.
(b) 9 months.
(c) 4.8 months.
(d) Gethenians don't experience pregnancy.

4. As Chapter 14 opens, what realization has Estraven come to?
(a) He realizes that he can no longer rely on Tibe.
(b) He realizes that the only two people in Mishnory he can trust are Obsle and Yegey.
(c) He has realized that he can no longer rely on his "friends" Obsle and Yegey.
(d) He realizes that the Sarf was right to have arrested Genly Ai.

5. What is the mortar the king applies to the Arch's keystone made of?
(a) Cement.
(b) Ground human bones mixed with human blood.
(c) Ground animal bones mixed with human blood.
(d) Ground animal bones mixed with animal blood.

Short Answer Questions

1. When Genly finally gets to Mishnory, whom does he find there?

2. Where does Genly live during the month of Kus?

3. What news comes from Argaven's palace during the month of Kus?

4. What message does the king ask Genly to send to Hain using his communicator?

5. What do the Commensals want to do with the information Genly gives to them during lunch?

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