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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 is the bridge on the river Ey?
(a) The border between Orgoreyn and Mishnory.
(b) A movie about POWs during the Second World War.
(c) The border between Gorinhering and Erhenrang.
(d) The border between Karhide and Orgoreyn.

2. 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) They are low on resources.
(d) The Ekumen believe that one voice speaking truth is a greater force than fleets and armies.

3. Are there any long-term effects of Getheren's long exposure to the cold?
(a) No. Those inhabiting Karhide are not susceptible to the cold.
(b) Yes. He loses his left hand to frostbite.
(c) No. He is dressed warmly enough to protect himself.
(d) Yes. He loses his right foot to frostbite.

4. What is the monogamous partnership between two Gethenians called?
(a) Somering.
(b) Marriage.
(c) Kemmering.
(d) Partnership.

5. What name does Estraven give to the doctor while he is in the hospital?
(a) Therem Estraven.
(b) Therem Harth.
(c) Therem Ai.
(d) Therem Ashe.

Short Answer Questions

1. What is the purpose of Genly's meeting with the king?

2. What is Estraven II known throughout history as for his actions?

3. What is the primary conflict in Chapter 2 that sets its events in motion?

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

5. The relationship between which two characters is introduced in Chapter 1?

(see the answer key)

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