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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. How long does a journey from Gethen to the Prime World, Hain, take?
(a) 670 years.
(b) 76 years.
(c) 100 years.
(d) 67 years.

2. What does Genly ask the Foretellers?
(a) Will Karhide be a member of the Ekumen of the Known Worlds within seven years?
(b) Will Gethen be a member of the Ekumen of the Known Worlds within seven years?
(c) Will Gethen become a member of the Ekumen of the Known Worlds within five years?
(d) Will Karhide be a member of the Ekumen of the Known Worlds within five years?

3. What happens to Estraven when he tries to leave Kuseben by boat?
(a) He is shot by a sonic gun, then rescued by a harbor patrol ship.
(b) He is shot by a sonic gun, and is captured by Tibe's forces.
(c) The boat sinks and he drowns.
(d) Nothing happens; he successfully escapes and lands at Shelt Port in Orgoreyn.

4. What religion are the Foretellers?
(a) Karhidish.
(b) Orgota.
(c) Handdarata.
(d) Yomesh.

5. Who finds Getheren on the ninth day after he leaves his homeland?
(a) No one; he dies of exposure as a result.
(b) Hode.
(c) The people of Orhoch Hearth.
(d) The posse sent by the Lord of Hearth.

Short Answer Questions

1. Why must Estraven escape on foot?

2. What is the nature of the request made by Genly Ai in Chapter 6?

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

4. Where does Getheren wind up after he leaves Karhide?

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

(see the answer key)

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