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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 9, Estraven the Traitor.

Multiple Choice Questions

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

2. On what day of the month is Genly allowed to visit the Nine Foretellers and ask his question?
(a) Onnetherhad, the 19th.
(b) Onnetherhad, the 18th.
(c) Odstreth, the 18th.
(d) Odstreth, the 19th.

3. Where does Genly live during the month of Kus?
(a) Mishnory.
(b) Erhenrang.
(c) Gorinhering.
(d) Orgoreyn.

4. Between which two domains is the blood feud in Chapter 9?
(a) The Domain of Shath and the Domain of Estre.
(b) The Domain of Stok and the Domain of Estre.
(c) The Domain of Shath and the Domain of Stok.
(d) The Domain of Karhide and the Domain of Orgoreyn.

5. Who tells Getheren that he is in danger of suicide?
(a) Hode, his brother and kemmering.
(b) Genly Ai.
(c) Estraven.
(d) The Lord of Shath.

Short Answer Questions

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

2. What is Genly Ai's mission?

3. What does Genly ask the Foretellers?

4. What is the length of the Gethenians' sexual cycle?

5. What religion are the Foretellers?

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