1. What significance does the Sarf have for Genly?
(a) Gaum, the head of the Sarf, accepts Genly--this means he is safe from arrest.
(b) Genly is an ambassador; therefore, the Sarf has no significance for him because of his political immunity.
(c) Gaum, the head of the Sarf, thinks Genly is a fake--this puts him in danger of arrest.
(d) Slose, the head of the Sarf, thinks Genly is a fake--this puts him in danger of arrest.

2. The relationship between which two characters is introduced in Chapter 1?
(a) Genly Ai and King Argaven.
(b) Genly Ai and Estraven.
(c) Estraven and Tibe.
(d) King Argaven and Tibe.

3. What is the name of the Orgota religion?
(a) Tuhulme.
(b) Orgoreyn.
(c) Yomesh.
(d) Handdara.

4. After Genly is captured and imprisoned in a work camp, what happens to him every five days and what is the consequence?
(a) He is physically tortured; he eventually dies because of it.
(b) He is physically tortured; he eventually becomes seriously ill because of it.
(c) He is drugged and interrogated; he eventually becomes seriously ill because of it.
(d) He is drugged and interrogated; he eventually dies because of it.

5. Where does the story in Chapter 2 take place?
(a) The Hearth of Orhoch.
(b) The Hearth of Shath.
(c) Orgoreyn.
(d) Karhide.

Short Answer Questions

1. Two nights and one day after Estraven and Stokven become kemmers, Estraven is attacked by a party from Stok and presumed killed. Stokven tells his countrymen what to do with Estraven's body. Did they follow Stokven's orders?

2. Are there any long-term effects of Getheren's long exposure to the cold?

3. What name does Estraven give the man who rescues him?

4. Where does the second Estraven in Chapter 9 (Estraven II) wind up after his failed hunting trip?

5. What is the purpose of Genly's meeting with the king?

(see the answer key)

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