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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 does Lord Berosty's kemmering offer in return for being told how long Lord Berosty will live?
(a) He offers his life's savings.
(b) He offers his first-born child.
(c) He offers three cows and a chicken.
(d) He offers his life.

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

3. What is the origin of the story told in Chapter 4?
(a) West Karhide.
(b) East Karhide.
(c) Orogeyn.
(d) Gethen.

4. What religion are the Foretellers?
(a) Handdarata.
(b) Orgota.
(c) Karhidish.
(d) Yomesh.

5. What is the mortar the king applies to the Arch's keystone made of?
(a) Ground human bones mixed with human blood.
(b) Cement.
(c) Ground animal bones mixed with human blood.
(d) Ground animal bones mixed with animal blood.

Short Answer Questions

1. Whose name comes up during Estraven's dinner conversation with Commensals Yegey and Obsle?

2. What news comes from Argaven's palace during the month of Kus?

3. Who is the story in Chapter 9 about?

4. What happens to Lord Berosty after his kemmering's death?

5. What does Genly think the reason for Tibe's frequent radio appearances is?

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