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

2. What is the gender of the inhabitants of Gethen?
(a) Entirely male.
(b) Male and female.
(c) Entirely female.
(d) Androgynous.

3. What literary construct is intended by the introduction into the story of Argaven's pregnancy?
(a) Humor.
(b) Metaphor.
(c) Irony.
(d) Satire.

4. When Stokven realizes he was lied to, what does he do?
(a) He becomes a traitor to his country and moves to Estre.
(b) He banishes the men who lied to him.
(c) He gives up his position and relocates permanently to a fastness.
(d) He kills the men who lied to him.

5. After leaving Kuseben, where does Estraven first land?
(a) The Orgny Fastness.
(b) The Gulf of Charisune.
(c) Mishnory.
(d) Shelt Port, Orgoreyn.

Short Answer Questions

1. What is the period of time during which a Gethenian is sexually active called?

2. What news comes from Argaven's palace during the month of Kus?

3. It's been pointed out many times in "The Left Hand of Darkness," thus far, that the Gethenians are androgynous. What does "androgynous" mean?

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

5. What is the Foretellers' answer to the question that Genly asks them?

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