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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 does Estraven do with the letter he writes to his son, and why?
(a) He doesn't send it because he disowned his son.
(b) He doesn't send it because it would condemn his son.
(c) He sends it because he misses his son.
(d) He hand delivers it to his son.

2. How does Estraven succeed in freeing Genly from his captivity?
(a) He digs a hole underneath the perimeter fence and leads Genly to freedom.
(b) He forges orders that supposedly transfer Genly to another farm.
(c) He knocks Genly out and convinces the guard that Genly is dead and, therefore, must be removed from the camp for burial.
(d) He hides Genly in a trash barrel and sends him out in a garbage truck.

3. What happens to Genly during the first week of his arrest?
(a) He is placed on trial.
(b) He is drugged and interrogated.
(c) He is hit on by an Orgota in kemmer.
(d) His passport is returned to him and he is released.

4. What is the result of Genly's meeting with the king?
(a) The king is so offended by Genly's pictures that he has Genly imprisoned.
(b) The meeting is not successful; the king is not interested in Karhide becoming part of the Ekumen.
(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 successful; Karhide becomes part of the Ekumen.

5. What is the name of Karhide's king?
(a) King Arthur.
(b) King Aragon.
(c) King Argaven XV.
(d) King Argaven XIV.

Short Answer Questions

1. What is the name of the Investigator who documents Gethenians' androgyny?

2. What is the purpose of the parade upon which Chapter 1 opens?

3. How does Genly's lunch with the Commensals differ from his meeting with King Argaven?

4. Who visits Genly the morning following the dinner with which Chapter 8 ends?

5. What is the nineteenth day of the month known as?

(see the answer key)

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