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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. Who is the story in Chapter 9 about?
(a) Estraven, an ancestor of the Estraven who was once Prime Minister of Karhide.
(b) Estraven, the former prime minster of Karhide who has been granted asylum in Mishnory.
(c) King Argaven's ancestors.
(d) Stokven, Therem of Stok.

2. Why does Chapter 5 say that Genly has come to Rer?
(a) He wishes to visit a nearby fastness and learn about what Foretellers do.
(b) He is looking for a job.
(c) He wants to live on a commune.
(d) He is discouraged after his failed meeting with the King and needs a break.

3. What unanswerable question did the Lord of Shorth, according to Goss, force the foretellers to answer?
(a) What happens after death?
(b) When will I die?
(c) What is the meaning of life?
(d) Why is the sky blue?

4. When Genly finally gets to Mishnory, whom does he find there?
(a) Prime Minister Tibe.
(b) King Argaven.
(c) Ashe.
(d) Estraven.

5. When a Gethenian becomes sexually active and finds a partner, what happens?
(a) Hormones kick in, and both male and female genitalia develop.
(b) Hormones kick in, and either male or female genitalia develop.
(c) Hormones kick in, and male genitalia develop.
(d) Hormones kick in, and female genitalia develop.

Short Answer Questions

1. What is the gender of the inhabitants of Gethen?

2. Who agrees to take a message on Estraven's behalf to King Argaven regarding what has happened to Genly Ai?

3. What is the purpose of Genly's meeting with the king?

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

5. What are the two themes that are introduced in Chapter 1?

(see the answer key)

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