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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 proclamation made just before Genly is taken in to see the king?
(a) A bounty has been set on Genly's head.
(b) Estraven is to be stripped of his titles and exiled for committing treason.
(c) Estraven is to be made second-in-command.
(d) The king is terminally ill.

2. Why must Estraven escape on foot?
(a) He doesn't know how to drive.
(b) His car was confiscated when the exile decree was issued.
(c) He is afraid to fly.
(d) If he uses any conveyance, those aiding him would be liable and would be punished.

3. What is the primary conflict in Chapter 2 that sets its events in motion?
(a) Two brothers are commanded to vow kemmering.
(b) Two brothers are commanded to break their kemmering vow.
(c) Two hearths go to war against each other.
(d) Two brothers are exiled.

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

5. Where does the story in Chapter 2 take place?
(a) The Hearth of Orhoch.
(b) Karhide.
(c) The Hearth of Shath.
(d) Orgoreyn.

Short Answer Questions

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

2. If a Gethenian becomes pregnant, how long is the gestation period (i.e., the amount of time it takes before the baby is born)?

3. In this story, what does the main character, Lord Berosty, do?

4. Which picture offends the king when Genly shows it to him?

5. Before leaving his homeland, what does Getheren do?

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