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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 is Genly's opinion of Estraven's presence in Orgoreyn?
(a) He believes it is a complication.
(b) He believes it is a benefit.
(c) He is planning to betray Estraven to Tibe.
(d) He is glad that Estraven was able to find refuge.

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

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

4. What is the Foretellers' answer to the question that Genly asks them?
(a) No.
(b) Yes.
(c) The question is unanswerable.
(d) Maybe.

5. What important concept is brought up again in Chapter 10?
(a) Facade and veneer.
(b) Honesty and genuineness.
(c) Love and betrayal.
(d) Death and life.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Genly do during his time in Otherhord, while he is waiting to be taken to the Foretellers?

2. What significance does the Sarf have for Genly?

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

4. Shortly after his arrival in Orgoreyn, Genly is invited to lunch with Commensals Obsle and Yegey. What information does Genly divulge to his hosts during this luncheon?

5. How long does Genly's journey to Rer, which is described in Chapter 5, take?

(see the answer key)

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