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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. Between which two domains is the blood feud in Chapter 9?
(a) The Domain of Karhide and the Domain of Orgoreyn.
(b) The Domain of Shath and the Domain of Estre.
(c) The Domain of Shath and the Domain of Stok.
(d) The Domain of Stok and the Domain of Estre.

2. How far is Rer from Karhide?
(a) 1,100 miles.
(b) 11 miles.
(c) 110 miles.
(d) 11,000 miles.

3. When a Gethenian becomes sexually active and finds a partner, what happens?
(a) Hormones kick in, and either male or female genitalia develop.
(b) Hormones kick in, and female genitalia develop.
(c) Hormones kick in, and male genitalia develop.
(d) Hormones kick in, and both male and female genitalia develop.

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

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

Short Answer Questions

1. How does Genly Ai spend the summer?

2. Why does Genly wind up on a communal farm?

3. What is the length of the Gethenians' sexual cycle?

4. Why does Genly return to Erhenrang in Chapter 8 after spending his summer on the Eastern Coast?

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

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