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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 12, On Time and Darkness.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What, in the report documented in Chapter 7, does the Investigator say is an "appalling experience?"
(a) Being judged as a Gethenian.
(b) Watching a Gethenian give birth.
(c) Being judged as a human.
(d) Having sex with a Gethenian.

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

3. What is the Karhidish religion's viewpoint on good and evil?
(a) There is only evil; there is no good.
(b) There is neither good nor evil.
(c) There is only good; there is no evil.
(d) Both good and evil exist.

4. 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.

5. What is the price Genly is charged for an audience with the Foretellers?
(a) As a First Mobile, he isn't charged anything.
(b) Three rubies.
(c) One ruby.
(d) Two rubies.

Short Answer Questions

1. What do the Investigator's field notes say about being a First Mobile on Winter?

2. What is the result of Genly's meeting with the king?

3. What takes place between Estraven II and Therem of Stok?

4. What is the Orgota religion's viewpoint on good and evil?

5. What is the Gethenians' mating cycle known as?

(see the answer key)

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