1. What is the result of Genly's meeting with the king?
(a) 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.
(b) The meeting is not successful; the king is not interested in Karhide becoming part of the Ekumen.
(c) The meeting is successful; Karhide becomes part of the Ekumen.
(d) The king is so offended by Genly's pictures that he has Genly imprisoned.

2. Why does Chapter 5 say that Genly has come to Rer?
(a) He is looking for a job.
(b) He wishes to visit a nearby fastness and learn about what Foretellers do.
(c) He wants to live on a commune.
(d) He is discouraged after his failed meeting with the King and needs a break.

3. Why does the Ekumen send only one representative to Karhide?
(a) They are low on resources.
(b) The Ekumen believe that one voice speaking truth is a greater force than fleets and armies.
(c) Genly is the only ambassador who knows how to speak the Gethenite language.
(d) It is a trick; in actuality, the Ekumen have troops waiting to invade as soon as Genly gives the word to do so.

4. The planet on which Genly Ai is stationed is called 'Gethen' by its inhabitants. What do humans know this planet as?
(a) Earth.
(b) Winter.
(c) Summer.
(d) Formaldehyde 5.

5. What is the primary conflict in Chapter 2 that sets its events in motion?
(a) Two brothers are commanded to break their kemmering vow.
(b) Two brothers are exiled.
(c) Two brothers are commanded to vow kemmering.
(d) Two hearths go to war against each other.