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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 5, The Domestication of Hunch.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. How does Genly finance the trip he takes in Chapter 5?
(a) He pays for it with cash.
(b) He charges it on his credit card.
(c) He sells one of his rubies.
(d) He sells two of his rubies.

2. What does Odren tell Lord Berosty's kemmering?
(a) Odren tells the kemmering that Lord Berosty will live longer than the kemmering does.
(b) He tells the kemmering that he made a mistake and that Lord Berosty won't be dying any time soon.
(c) He tells the kemmering that he and Lord Berosty will die at the same time.
(d) He tells the kemmering that he will outlive Lord Berosty.

3. How long does a journey from Gethen to the Prime World, Hain, take?
(a) 670 years.
(b) 100 years.
(c) 67 years.
(d) 76 years.

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

5. What are the two themes that are introduced in Chapter 1?
(a) Religion and spirituality.
(b) Love and betrayal.
(c) Journey and discovery.
(d) Betrayal and fear of the unknown.

Short Answer Questions

1. On what day of the month is Genly allowed to visit the Nine Foretellers and ask his question?

2. Where does Genly think about going next, and where does he actually decide to go?

3. In Chapter 1, who is Pemmer Harge rem ir Tibe ('Tibe' for short) described as?

4. What are the economic conditions of Getheren's homeland, before and after he takes back his name and shadow?

5. In this story, what does the main character, Lord Berosty, do?

(see the answer key)

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