1. Shortly after his arrival in Orgoreyn, Genly is invited to lunch with Commensals Obsle and Yegey. What information does Genly divulge to his hosts during this luncheon?
(a) He tells them about his ship, and also that a NAFAL ship is orbiting the planet.
(b) He tells them that his ship is in Orgoreyn and invites them for a visit.
(c) He tells them that Tibe is trying to start a war with Orgoreyn.
(d) He tells them about his ship, and also that a Star Ship is currently orbiting the planet.

2. When Estraven leaves Mishnory under an assumed name and with forged papers, where does he wind up?
(a) In Ethwen.
(b) Estraven is found out, and is imprisoned for forging his documents.
(c) In the Rotherer Fastness.
(d) In Karhide.

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

4. What is the result of Genly's meeting with the king?
(a) The meeting is successful; Karhide becomes part of the Ekumen.
(b) The king is so offended by Genly's pictures that he has Genly imprisoned.
(c) It is a good "get to know you" meeting; the king is interested in learning more about the Ekumen and schedules a second discussion with Genly.
(d) The meeting is not successful; the king is not interested in Karhide becoming part of the Ekumen.

5. How does Genly's lunch with the Commensals differ from his meeting with King Argaven?
(a) The accommodations were much more luxurious.
(b) The food was much better.
(c) The Commensals, unlike King Argaven, were interested in Genly's mission and in the Ekumen, and wanted to look at his pictures.
(d) There was no difference. The Commensals weren't any more interested than King Argaven was.