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

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

3. The relationship between which two characters is introduced in Chapter 1?
(a) Estraven and Tibe.
(b) King Argaven and Tibe.
(c) Genly Ai and Estraven.
(d) Genly Ai and King Argaven.

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

5. When does the story in Chapter 2 take place?
(a) Yesterday.
(b) 50 years ago.
(c) 10 years in the future.
(d) 200 years ago.

Short Answer Questions

1. What message does the king ask Genly to send to Hain using his communicator?

2. What is the origin of the story told in Chapter 4?

3. How does Genly finance the trip he takes in Chapter 5?

4. Which picture offends the king when Genly shows it to him?

5. What is the name of the place where Estraven is granted asylum, to which he must travel?

(see the answer key)

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