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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 7, The Question of Sex.

Multiple Choice Questions

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

2. What happens to Getheren on the third morning after his departure from his homeland?
(a) He is rescued and granted asylum by his rescuers.
(b) He finds shelter in an abandoned hunting camp.
(c) He commits suicide.
(d) His hands and feet are frostbitten.

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

4. What happens for the first time in Chapter 6?
(a) We see the chapter's events unfold through Estraven's eyes.
(b) We see the chapter's events unfold through Genly Ai's eyes.
(c) We see the themes of love and betrayal introduced.
(d) We understand why Estraven was accused of treason.

5. In Chapter 1, who is Pemmer Harge rem ir Tibe ('Tibe' for short) described as?
(a) The mayor of Erhenrang.
(b) The king's cousin.
(c) The Prime Minister.
(d) There is no one in the book by this name.

Short Answer Questions

1. When a Gethenian becomes sexually active and finds a partner, what happens?

2. What is the purpose of the parade upon which Chapter 1 opens?

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

4. Why must Estraven escape on foot?

5. What is the Gethenians' sexual orientation, according to Chapter 3?

(see the answer key)

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