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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 Estraven do once he learns of his exile?
(a) He writes to his former kemmering to ask if he can join him in the Orgny Fastness.
(b) He sends a telegram to Genly to ask for his help.
(c) He attempts to murder Tibe.
(d) Estraven writes to his former kemmering, telling him to sell certain valuables so that their sons will have money.

2. How long does a journey from Gethen to the Prime World, Hain, take?
(a) 76 years.
(b) 67 years.
(c) 670 years.
(d) 100 years.

3. What is the climate on the planet Gethen, year-round?
(a) The planet experiences all four seasons.
(b) Cold and freezing.
(c) Cool and rainy.
(d) Warm and sunny.

4. This city is the capital of the nation of Karhide:
(a) Orgoreyn.
(b) Erhenrang.
(c) Berlin.
(d) The Island.

5. Two nights and one day after Estraven and Stokven become kemmers, Estraven is attacked by a party from Stok and presumed killed. Stokven tells his countrymen what to do with Estraven's body. Did they follow Stokven's orders?
(a) Yes, they take him to Estre for burial.
(b) No, they leave him in the woods for the wild beasts to eat.
(c) Yes, they leave him in the woods for the wild beasts to eat.
(d) No, they take him to Estre for burial.

Short Answer Questions

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

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

3. When does the story in Chapter 2 take place?

4. What name does Estraven give the man who rescues him?

5. What happens for the first time in Chapter 6?

(see the answer key)

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