The Left Hand of Darkness | Short Answer Test Questions

Short Answer Questions

Directions: Answer each question with the appropriate short response.

Short Answer Questions - Chapter 1, A Parade in Erhenrang

1. The planet on which Genly Ai is stationed is called 'Gethen' by its inhabitants. What do humans know this planet as?

2. This city is the capital of the nation of Karhide:

3. What is the name of Karhide's king?

4. What is the purpose of the parade upon which Chapter 1 opens?

5. In Chapter 1, who is Pemmer Harge rem ir Tibe ('Tibe' for short) described as?

6. What is the mortar the king applies to the Arch's keystone made of?

7. Who is the Prime Minister in Chapter 1?

8. What is Genly Ai's mission?

9. What is the gender of the inhabitants of Gethen?

10. What...
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