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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 15, To the Ice.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What do the Commensals want to do with the information Genly gives to them during lunch?
(a) They want to have the Star Ship land in Orgota in order to bring prestige to themselves and the nation.
(b) They want to send an assassin to kill Tibe.
(c) They want to visit Genly's ship.
(d) They want to shoot down the NAFAL ship and kill Genly.

2. What religion are the Foretellers?
(a) Yomesh.
(b) Karhidish.
(c) Handdarata.
(d) Orgota.

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

4. On what day of the month is Genly allowed to visit the Nine Foretellers and ask his question?
(a) Odstreth, the 18th.
(b) Onnetherhad, the 19th.
(c) Onnetherhad, the 18th.
(d) Odstreth, the 19th.

5. How long does Genly's journey to Rer, which is described in Chapter 5, take?
(a) Four days.
(b) Four hours.
(c) Four years.
(d) Four weeks.

Short Answer Questions

1. As Chapter 15 opens, where do Genly and Estraven decide to hide for the winter?

2. How far is Rer from Karhide?

3. By the end of Chapter 10, what is Genly starting to realize?

4. How does Genly finance the trip he takes in Chapter 5?

5. What does Genly learn during his lunch with the local politicians?

(see the answer key)

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