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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, in the report documented in Chapter 7, does the Investigator say is an "appalling experience?"
(a) Watching a Gethenian give birth.
(b) Having sex with a Gethenian.
(c) Being judged as a human.
(d) Being judged as a Gethenian.

2. After leaving Kuseben, where does Estraven first land?
(a) The Orgny Fastness.
(b) Shelt Port, Orgoreyn.
(c) Mishnory.
(d) The Gulf of Charisune.

3. The relationship between which two characters is introduced in Chapter 1?
(a) King Argaven and Tibe.
(b) Genly Ai and Estraven.
(c) Estraven and Tibe.
(d) Genly Ai and King Argaven.

4. What are the important themes of Chapter 2?
(a) Betrayal and hatred.
(b) Marriage and divorce.
(c) Breaking the law and exile.
(d) Kemmering and love.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. It's been pointed out many times in "The Left Hand of Darkness," thus far, that the Gethenians are androgynous. What does "androgynous" mean?

2. After his return to Erhenrang, Genly sends Tibe a note. What is in this note?

3. Where does Estraven find employment in his new home?

4. When Genly finally gets to Mishnory, whom does he find there?

5. What is Genly Ai's mission?

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