1. What is the nature of the request made by Genly Ai in Chapter 6?
(a) He asks Estraven to pledge kemmering to him.
(b) He asks to be taken to Shelt Port.
(c) He requests asylum in Orgoreyn.
(d) He requests permission to enter the Commensality.

2. In Chapter 1, who is Pemmer Harge rem ir Tibe ('Tibe' for short) described as?
(a) The mayor of Erhenrang.
(b) There is no one in the book by this name.
(c) The king's cousin.
(d) The Prime Minister.

3. Whom does Estraven believe the people of Orgoreyn fear?
(a) Karhide.
(b) Each other.
(c) Estraven.
(d) Genly.

4. What does Odren tell Lord Berosty's kemmering?
(a) He tells the kemmering that he and Lord Berosty will die at the same time.
(b) Odren tells the kemmering that Lord Berosty will live longer than the kemmering does.
(c) He tells the kemmering that he will outlive Lord Berosty.
(d) He tells the kemmering that he made a mistake and that Lord Berosty won't be dying any time soon.

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

Short Answer Questions

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?

2. What does Genly carry in the case that he brings to his meeting with King Argaven?

3. What is the proclamation made just before Genly is taken in to see the king?

4. What does Genly ask the Foretellers?

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

(see the answer key)

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