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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. When Stokven realizes he was lied to, what does he do?
(a) He gives up his position and relocates permanently to a fastness.
(b) He becomes a traitor to his country and moves to Estre.
(c) He kills the men who lied to him.
(d) He banishes the men who lied to him.

2. What takes place between Estraven II and Therem of Stok?
(a) They vow kemmering.
(b) They vow peace between their two houses.
(c) They kill each other.
(d) They vow to continue their feud until one of them dies.

3. What happens to Estraven when he tries to leave Kuseben by boat?
(a) Nothing happens; he successfully escapes and lands at Shelt Port in Orgoreyn.
(b) He is shot by a sonic gun, and is captured by Tibe's forces.
(c) The boat sinks and he drowns.
(d) He is shot by a sonic gun, then rescued by a harbor patrol ship.

4. In this story, what does the main character, Lord Berosty, do?
(a) Lord Berosty asks the Weaver Odren how many children he will have.
(b) Lord Berosty asks the Weaver Odren if he will ever get married.
(c) Lord Berosty requests a Foretelling of the Weaver Odren as to what day he will die.
(d) Lord Berosty requests a Foretelling of the Weaver Odren as to what day his kemmering will die.

5. What answer (in part) does the king receive?
(a) I do not know what makes a man loyal.
(b) I sent Genly to you to ask your nation to join the Ekumen.
(c) I do not know what makes a man a traitor.
(d) I want Gethen to join the Ekumen to promote universal peace and harmony.

Short Answer Questions

1. What are the two themes that are introduced in Chapter 1?

2. What name does Estraven give to the doctor while he is in the hospital?

3. Where does Genly think about going next, and where does he actually decide to go?

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

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

(see the answer key)

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