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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. Why does the Ekumen send only one representative to Karhide?
(a) It is a trick; in actuality, the Ekumen have troops waiting to invade as soon as Genly gives the word to do so.
(b) Genly is the only ambassador who knows how to speak the Gethenite language.
(c) The Ekumen believe that one voice speaking truth is a greater force than fleets and armies.
(d) They are low on resources.

2. Is Lord Berosty satisfied with the answer he receives? Why?
(a) Yes. Nineteen is his favorite number.
(b) No. He wants to know the month and year as well.
(c) No. He wants the answer to be a different day than the nineteenth.
(d) Yes. He knows that only three months of the year have nineteen days.

3. What is the nineteenth day of the month known as?
(a) The nineteenth day.
(b) Osdreth.
(c) Charuthe.
(d) Thangering.

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

5. What themes are highlighted in the story told in Chapter 4?
(a) Love and betrayal.
(b) Obsession and compulsion.
(c) Suicide and murder.
(d) Love and hatred.

Short Answer Questions

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

2. What does Odren tell Lord Berosty's kemmering?

3. What happens to Lord Berosty after his kemmering's death?

4. What religion are the Foretellers?

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

(see the answer key)

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