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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. Which picture offends the king when Genly shows it to him?
(a) A picture of a fellow Gethenian.
(b) A picture of the supreme leader of the Ekumen.
(c) A picture of a male from Earth.
(d) A picture of a female from Cime.

2. Who visits Genly the morning following the dinner with which Chapter 8 ends?
(a) Tibe.
(b) The Commensals.
(c) Argaven.
(d) Estraven.

3. What happens to Genly during the first week of his arrest?
(a) He is placed on trial.
(b) His passport is returned to him and he is released.
(c) He is hit on by an Orgota in kemmer.
(d) He is drugged and interrogated.

4. What is the origin of the story told in Chapter 4?
(a) Orogeyn.
(b) East Karhide.
(c) Gethen.
(d) West Karhide.

5. What message does the king ask Genly to send to Hain using his communicator?
(a) Why did you send Genly here?
(b) Why do you want my nation to join the Ekumen?
(c) What makes a man a traitor?
(d) What makes a man loyal?

Short Answer Questions

1. What happens to Getheren on the third morning after his departure from his homeland?

2. In his continued arrogance, what does Genly refer to himself as, in comparison with Estraven?

3. What does the mysterious man give the warder at Estre Gate?

4. What does Lord Berosty's kemmering offer in return for being told how long Lord Berosty will live?

5. What is the purpose of Genly's meeting with the king?

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