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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 14, The Escape.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What is the bridge on the river Ey?
(a) A movie about POWs during the Second World War.
(b) The border between Karhide and Orgoreyn.
(c) The border between Gorinhering and Erhenrang.
(d) The border between Orgoreyn and Mishnory.

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

3. What is the purpose of the parade upon which Chapter 1 opens?
(a) It celebrates Genly's arrival.
(b) It celebrates the completion of the Arch of River Gate.
(c) It celebrates the Karhide Independence Day.
(d) It celebrates the King's ascension to the throne.

4. What happens to Genly's passport, once he enters Orgoreyn?
(a) It is taken from him, and he is put into jail.
(b) It is stamped and he is granted entry.
(c) It is taken from him with promises it will be returned the following day.
(d) He accidentally drops it into the river and loses it.

5. What do the Investigator's field notes say about being a First Mobile on Winter?
(a) No First Mobile has ever returned from Winter alive.
(b) First Mobiles must have low self-esteem, because anything else is seen as arrogance.
(c) First Mobiles are accepted as natives.
(d) First Mobiles must be self-assured, because their pride will be tested.

Short Answer Questions

1. Why does the Ekumen send only one representative to Karhide?

2. Where does the second Estraven in Chapter 9 (Estraven II) wind up after his failed hunting trip?

3. Could the Foretellers answer the Lord of Shorth's question? What happened?

4. After Genly is captured and imprisoned in a work camp, what happens to him every five days and what is the consequence?

5. Where does Genly live during the month of Kus?

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