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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 happens for the first time in Chapter 6?
(a) We see the themes of love and betrayal introduced.
(b) We see the chapter's events unfold through Estraven's eyes.
(c) We see the chapter's events unfold through Genly Ai's eyes.
(d) We understand why Estraven was accused of treason.

2. What is the period of time during which a Gethenian is sexually inactive called?
(a) Somer.
(b) Menopause.
(c) Kemmer.
(d) Frigidity.

3. What is the Gethenians' mating cycle known as?
(a) Libido.
(b) Being in heat.
(c) Kemmer.
(d) Mating cycle.

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

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

Short Answer Questions

1. Where does the story in Chapter 2 take place?

2. Who tells Getheren that he is in danger of suicide?

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

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

5. What does Genly think the reason for Tibe's frequent radio appearances is?

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