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

2. When Estraven finishes calculating the rations for their winter journey, what parameters does he establish?
(a) Considering the distance is 800 miles, traveling at a rate of 21 miles a day, they have enough rations for 78 days.
(b) Considering the trip is 800 miles, and traveling at a rate of 12 miles a day, they have enough rations for 78 days.
(c) Considering the distance is 400 miles, and they need to travel at a rate of 21 miles a day, they have enough rations for 30 days.
(d) Considering the distance is 400 miles, traveling at a rate of 12 miles a day, they have enough rations for 30 days.

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 is discouraged after his failed meeting with the King and needs a break.
(c) He wants to live on a commune.
(d) He is looking for a job.

4. Who visits Genly the morning following the dinner with which Chapter 8 ends?
(a) Argaven.
(b) Estraven.
(c) Tibe.
(d) The Commensals.

5. What does Genly do during his time in Otherhord, while he is waiting to be taken to the Foretellers?
(a) Genly assists in the communal work of field labor, gardening, woodcutting, and maintenance.
(b) Genly is apprenticed to the blacksmith.
(c) Genly tries to convince Otherhord to become part of the Ekumen.
(d) Genly works in the village's general store.

Short Answer Questions

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

2. On what day of the month is Genly allowed to visit the Nine Foretellers and ask his question?

3. In his continued arrogance, what does Genly refer to himself as, in comparison with Estraven?

4. Could the Foretellers answer the Lord of Shorth's question? What happened?

5. What is Genly's opinion of Estraven's presence in Orgoreyn?

(see the answer key)

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