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

2. 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.

3. Whose name comes up during Estraven's dinner conversation with Commensals Yegey and Obsle?
(a) Genly Ai.
(b) The Lord Bishory.
(c) Ashe.
(d) Faxe.

4. What is the primary conflict in Chapter 2 that sets its events in motion?
(a) Two brothers are exiled.
(b) Two brothers are commanded to vow kemmering.
(c) Two hearths go to war against each other.
(d) Two brothers are commanded to break their kemmering vow.

5. Where does Estraven find employment in his new home?
(a) He lives on a commune and helps with field labor and gardening.
(b) He works in the ice-houses, packing fish.
(c) He works as an orderly in the hospital.
(d) He remains unemployed and dependent on charity.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Genly ask the Foretellers?

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

3. Are there any long-term effects of Getheren's long exposure to the cold?

4. Why does Berosty kill his kemmering after his return from Thangering Fastness and Weaver Odren?

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

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