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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. Where does the story in Chapter 2 take place?
(a) Orgoreyn.
(b) The Hearth of Orhoch.
(c) Karhide.
(d) The Hearth of Shath.

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 Karhide be a member of the Ekumen of the Known Worlds within five years?
(d) Will Gethen become a member of the Ekumen of the Known Worlds within five years?

3. What does Genly carry in the case that he brings to his meeting with King Argaven?
(a) His ansible communicator and pictures.
(b) Money and gifts that were sent by the Ekumen to the king.
(c) Pictures.
(d) His ansible communicator.

4. How far is Rer from Karhide?
(a) 11,000 miles.
(b) 1,100 miles.
(c) 11 miles.
(d) 110 miles.

5. What is the Gethenians' sexual orientation, according to Chapter 3?
(a) Androgynous.
(b) Homosexual.
(c) Heterosexual.
(d) Asexual.

Short Answer Questions

1. Before leaving his homeland, what does Getheren do?

2. After leaving Kuseben, where does Estraven first land?

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

4. Why must Estraven escape on foot?

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

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