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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. As Chapter 15 opens, where do Genly and Estraven decide to hide for the winter?
(a) Kerm Ice.
(b) Gethen.
(c) Mishnory.
(d) Gobrin Ice.

2. How does Estraven acquire the initial supplies and food for the winter journey?
(a) He buys them in Turuf.
(b) He steals them in Turuf.
(c) He goes hunting.
(d) He acquires them before freeing Genly and hides them for later access.

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

4. By the end of Chapter 10, what is Genly starting to realize?
(a) He's starting to realize that something's not quite right; Orgoreyn isn't as it appears.
(b) He's starting to realize that his first impressions were wrong and that Karhide is much more advanced and civilized than Orgoreyn.
(c) He's starting to realize that his initial impressions were accurate and that Orgoreyn is much more advanced and civilized than Karhide.
(d) He's starting to realize that the secret police, not the King, are running Karhide.

5. How does Genly finance the trip he takes in Chapter 5?
(a) He pays for it with cash.
(b) He sells two of his rubies.
(c) He charges it on his credit card.
(d) He sells one of his rubies.

Short Answer Questions

1. What significance does the Sarf have for Genly?

2. Why does Chapter 5 say that Genly has come to Rer?

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

4. How does Genly's lunch with the Commensals differ from his meeting with King Argaven?

5. What religion are the Foretellers?

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