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

2. What answer (in part) does the king receive?
(a) I do not know what makes a man a traitor.
(b) I sent Genly to you to ask your nation to join the Ekumen.
(c) I do not know what makes a man loyal.
(d) I want Gethen to join the Ekumen to promote universal peace and harmony.

3. What is the Gethenians' mating cycle known as?
(a) Libido.
(b) Being in heat.
(c) Kemmer.
(d) Mating cycle.

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

5. What are the important themes of Chapter 2?
(a) Betrayal and hatred.
(b) Breaking the law and exile.
(c) Marriage and divorce.
(d) Kemmering and love.

Short Answer Questions

1. How long does Genly's journey to Rer, which is described in Chapter 5, take?

2. What is the proclamation made just before Genly is taken in to see the king?

3. What is the name of the place where Estraven is granted asylum, to which he must travel?

4. What does Genly do during his time in Otherhord, while he is waiting to be taken to the Foretellers?

5. After he loses his registration due to a change in the Alien Registry Law, what happens to Estraven?

(see the answer key)

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