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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 is the Gethenians' sexual orientation, according to Chapter 3?
(a) Homosexual.
(b) Androgynous.
(c) Heterosexual.
(d) Asexual.

2. What is the name of the place where Estraven is granted asylum, to which he must travel?
(a) Orgoreyn.
(b) Therem Harth.
(c) South Mishnory.
(d) The Township of Mishnory.

3. What news comes from Argaven's palace during the month of Kus?
(a) The King is pregnant.
(b) The King has vowed kemmer.
(c) The Queen is pregnant.
(d) The King is dying.

4. The planet on which Genly Ai is stationed is called 'Gethen' by its inhabitants. What do humans know this planet as?
(a) Earth.
(b) Winter.
(c) Formaldehyde 5.
(d) Summer.

5. 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, then rescued by a harbor patrol ship.
(c) He is shot by a sonic gun, and is captured by Tibe's forces.
(d) The boat sinks and he drowns.

Short Answer Questions

1. Do Gethenians become pregnant as males, or as females?

2. What is the nature of the request made by Genly Ai in Chapter 6?

3. How does Genly finance the trip he takes in Chapter 5?

4. What does Genly do during his time in Otherhord, while he is waiting to be taken to the Foretellers?

5. What is the primary conflict in Chapter 2 that sets its events in motion?

(see the answer key)

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