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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. Two nights and one day after Estraven and Stokven become kemmers, Estraven is attacked by a party from Stok and presumed killed. Stokven tells his countrymen what to do with Estraven's body. Did they follow Stokven's orders?
(a) Yes, they take him to Estre for burial.
(b) No, they leave him in the woods for the wild beasts to eat.
(c) No, they take him to Estre for burial.
(d) Yes, they leave him in the woods for the wild beasts to eat.

2. What themes are highlighted in the story told in Chapter 4?
(a) Love and betrayal.
(b) Obsession and compulsion.
(c) Suicide and murder.
(d) Love and hatred.

3. Why does Chapter 5 say that Genly has come to Rer?
(a) He is discouraged after his failed meeting with the King and needs a break.
(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 looking for a job.

4. Shortly after Genly sends his letter to Tibe, Ashe visits him. What is the purpose of Ashe's visit?
(a) He wants Genly to take him to Estraven.
(b) He wants to invite Genly to dinner.
(c) He wants to warn Genly that his life is in danger.
(d) He wants Genly to take money to Estraven.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. This city is the capital of the nation of Karhide:

2. What is the name of the Investigator who documents Gethenians' androgyny?

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

4. How long does Genly's journey to Rer, which is described in Chapter 5, take?

5. What happens to Genly's passport, once he enters Orgoreyn?

(see the answer key)

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