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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 result of Genly's meeting with the king?
(a) The meeting is successful; Karhide becomes part of the Ekumen.
(b) It is a good "get to know you" meeting; the king is interested in learning more about the Ekumen and schedules a second discussion with Genly.
(c) The king is so offended by Genly's pictures that he has Genly imprisoned.
(d) The meeting is not successful; the king is not interested in Karhide becoming part of the Ekumen.

2. What happens to Genly shortly after Estraven reappears in Chapter 11 to warn him?
(a) He is arrested and taken to Kundershaden Prison.
(b) He is arrested and taken to the Pulefen Commensality Farm.
(c) He is arrested and sentenced to death.
(d) He is arrested and deported to Karhide.

3. In the beginning, how were the hills and valleys made?
(a) Excrement was pulled out of the ground.
(b) As the ice melted, its movement formed hills and valleys.
(c) Excrement was removed from the sleepers.
(d) Excrement was pulled out of the sun.

4. What do the Investigator's field notes say about being a First Mobile on Winter?
(a) First Mobiles must be self-assured, because their pride will be tested.
(b) First Mobiles are accepted as natives.
(c) First Mobiles must have low self-esteem, because anything else is seen as arrogance.
(d) No First Mobile has ever returned from Winter alive.

5. What is the Orgota religion's viewpoint on good and evil?
(a) Both good and evil exist.
(b) There is only good; there is no evil.
(c) There is only evil; there is no good.
(d) There is neither good nor evil.

Short Answer Questions

1. What is the nineteenth day of the month known as?

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

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

4. Why does Genly return to Erhenrang in Chapter 8 after spending his summer on the Eastern Coast?

5. Why is it so monumental that Estraven and Stokven swore kemmering to each other?

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