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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 17, An Orgota Creation Myth.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What is the price Genly is charged for an audience with the Foretellers?
(a) Three rubies.
(b) As a First Mobile, he isn't charged anything.
(c) One ruby.
(d) Two rubies.

2. When does the story in Chapter 2 take place?
(a) 50 years ago.
(b) 200 years ago.
(c) Yesterday.
(d) 10 years in the future.

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

4. What is Genly's opinion of Estraven's presence in Orgoreyn?
(a) He is glad that Estraven was able to find refuge.
(b) He is planning to betray Estraven to Tibe.
(c) He believes it is a benefit.
(d) He believes it is a complication.

5. What news comes from Argaven's palace during the month of Kus?
(a) The King has vowed kemmer.
(b) The Queen is pregnant.
(c) The King is dying.
(d) The King is pregnant.

Short Answer Questions

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

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

3. How does Genly's lunch with the Commensals differ from his meeting with King Argaven?

4. Is it possible for a Gethenian to change gender from one period of sexual activity to another?

5. How long does a journey from Gethen to the Prime World, Hain, take?

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