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The Left Hand of Darkness | Quiz

Ursula K. Le Guin
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The Left Hand of Darkness | Quiz

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1)

What happens to Estraven when he tries to leave Kuseben by boat? (from Chapter 6, One Way in to Orgoreyn)

The boat sinks and he drowns.
Nothing happens; he successfully escapes and lands at Shelt Port in Orgoreyn.
He is shot by a sonic gun, and is captured by Tibe's forces.
He is shot by a sonic gun, then rescued by a harbor patrol ship.
2)

What do Estraven and Genly do when they arrive at the Bay of Guthen? (from Chapter 19, Homecoming)

They convert the sledge to a boat.
They abandon the sledge and make up backpacks.
They put the wheels back on the sledge.
They set off on skis.
3)

It's been pointed out many times in "The Left Hand of Darkness," thus far, that the Gethenians are androgynous. What does "androgynous" mean? (from Chapter 7, The Question of Sex)

No apparent gender--can't tell whether the being is male or female.
Male.
Female.
Both genders.
4)

Whose name comes up during Estraven's dinner conversation with Commensals Yegey and Obsle? (from Chapter 6, One Way in to Orgoreyn)

The Lord Bishory.
Faxe.
Ashe.
Genly Ai.
5)

What do the Investigator's field notes say about being a First Mobile on Winter? (from Chapter 7, The Question of Sex)

No First Mobile has ever returned from Winter alive.
First Mobiles are accepted as natives.
First Mobiles must be self-assured, because their pride will be tested.
First Mobiles must have low self-esteem, because anything else is seen as arrogance.
6)

Between which two domains is the blood feud in Chapter 9? (from Chapter 9, Estraven the Traitor)

The Domain of Karhide and the Domain of Orgoreyn.
The Domain of Stok and the Domain of Estre.
The Domain of Shath and the Domain of Estre.
The Domain of Shath and the Domain of Stok.
7)

What does Genly do in Chapter 19 that he would not allow himself to do in Chapter 16? (from Chapter 19, Homecoming)

Genly has sex with Estraven.
Genly stops and asks for directions.
Genly allows himself to trust Estraven.
Genly breaks down and cries.
8)

What happens in Orgoreyn after Agraven confronts the Commensals about what they did to Genly? (from Chapter 20, A Fool's Errand)

The Commensals send assassins to kill Agraven and Tibe is appointed king.
Many Commensals are replaced, Yegey's party takes control, and Tibe resigns.
Many Commensals are replaced, Obsle's party takes control, and Tibe resigns.
Many Commensals are replaced, Faxe takes control, and Tibe is executed.
9)

When Genly finally gets to Mishnory, whom does he find there? (from Chapter 8, Another Way into Orgoreyn)

King Argaven.
Ashe.
Prime Minister Tibe.
Estraven.
10)

What is the name of the Investigator who documents Gethenians' androgyny? (from Chapter 7, The Question of Sex)

Oppong Ong Tot.
Oppong Tot Ong.
Ong Tot Oppong.
Tot Ong Oppong.
11)

After Genly is captured and imprisoned in a work camp, what happens to him every five days and what is the consequence? (from Chapter 13, Down on the Farm)

He is physically tortured; he eventually becomes seriously ill because of it.
He is physically tortured; he eventually dies because of it.
He is drugged and interrogated; he eventually dies because of it.
He is drugged and interrogated; he eventually becomes seriously ill because of it.
12)

Where does the second Estraven in Chapter 9 (Estraven II) wind up after his failed hunting trip? (from Chapter 9, Estraven the Traitor)

The home of Therem of Stok.
Back home in Estre.
Dying in the wilderness, with his body eaten by wild beasts.
Falling into Icefoot Lake and drowning.
13)

Do Gethenians become pregnant as males, or as females? (from Chapter 7, The Question of Sex)

Gethenians don't experience pregnancy.
Females.
Either gender can become pregnant.
Males.
14)

By the end of Chapter 16, how many total miles since leaving their first camp have Estraven and Genly covered? (from Chapter 16, Between Drummer and Dremegole)

254.
13.
75.
245.
15)

What is the nature of the request made by Genly Ai in Chapter 6? (from Chapter 6, One Way in to Orgoreyn)

He requests asylum in Orgoreyn.
He asks Estraven to pledge kemmering to him.
He asks to be taken to Shelt Port.
He requests permission to enter the Commensality.
16)

What is the Orgota religion's viewpoint on good and evil? (from Chapter 12, On Time and Darkness)

There is only good; there is no evil.
There is neither good nor evil.
Both good and evil exist.
There is only evil; there is no good.
17)

By the end of Chapter 16, what has happened to Estraven? (from Chapter 16, Between Drummer and Dremegole)

He has gone into kemmer.
He has lost all patience with Genly.
He has gone into dothe.
He is starving himself.
18)

Who wants to bring the ship to Orgota? (from Chapter 10, Conversations in Mishnory)

Yegey and Slose.
Genly and Estraven.
Yegey and Obsle.
Slose and Gaum.
19)

How did Estraven thaw Genly's left eye when it froze shut? (from Chapter 18, On the Ice)

By rubbing it.
With his breath and tongue.
With warm water.
With his breath.
20)

After Estraven's death at the end of Chapter 19, what does Chapter 20 tell us happens to Genly? (from Chapter 20, A Fool's Errand)

He is taken back to Karhide and executed.
He is imprisoned in Sassinoth.
He is taken back to Karhide and imprisoned.
He is executed in Sassinoth.
21)

Why does Genly wind up on a communal farm? (from Chapter 8, Another Way into Orgoreyn)

He is broke and needs money.
He is taken as a prisoner of war, and the farm is where all POWs are being held.
He enjoyed his communal experience in Otherhord so much, he wants to relive it.
He has to flee without his passport when fighting starts between Karhide and Orgoreyn..
22)

What happens when Genly speaks before the Thirty-Three? (from Chapter 11, Soliloquies in Mishnory)

Obsle becomes afraid of him and cancels the reception that was scheduled for him.
News of Genly finally became public knowledge in Orgoreyn.
Genly is deported by the Thirty-Three.
Obsle becomes convinced that Genly is a good person.
23)

What does the mysterious man give the warder at Estre Gate? (from Chapter 9, Estraven the Traitor)

News of Estraven's (otherwise known as Arek of Estre) death.
The Domain of Stok's war plans.
A baby, whom he says is Therem, the son's son of Estre.
A note from Therem of Stok requesting parley with the Lord of Estre.
24)

What is the Karhidish religion's viewpoint on good and evil? (from Chapter 12, On Time and Darkness)

There is neither good nor evil.
There is only good; there is no evil.
Both good and evil exist.
There is only evil; there is no good.
25)

Where does Estraven find employment in his new home? (from Chapter 6, One Way in to Orgoreyn)

He works in the ice-houses, packing fish.
He works as an orderly in the hospital.
He lives on a commune and helps with field labor and gardening.
He remains unemployed and dependent on charity.
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