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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 6, One Way in to Orgoreyn.

Multiple Choice Questions

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

2. 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.

3. What message does the king ask Genly to send to Hain using his communicator?
(a) What makes a man loyal?
(b) What makes a man a traitor?
(c) Why did you send Genly here?
(d) Why do you want my nation to join the Ekumen?

4. What does Lord Berosty's kemmering offer in return for being told how long Lord Berosty will live?
(a) He offers his life.
(b) He offers his life's savings.
(c) He offers three cows and a chicken.
(d) He offers his first-born child.

5. Why must Estraven escape on foot?
(a) He doesn't know how to drive.
(b) His car was confiscated when the exile decree was issued.
(c) If he uses any conveyance, those aiding him would be liable and would be punished.
(d) He is afraid to fly.

Short Answer Questions

1. What are the important themes of Chapter 2?

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

3. What does Genly ask the Foretellers?

4. What happens to Estraven when he tries to leave Kuseben by boat?

5. What is the Gethenians' sexual orientation, according to Chapter 3?

(see the answer key)

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