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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 16, Between Drummer and Dremegole.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What does Estraven do once he learns of his exile?
(a) He attempts to murder Tibe.
(b) Estraven writes to his former kemmering, telling him to sell certain valuables so that their sons will have money.
(c) He sends a telegram to Genly to ask for his help.
(d) He writes to his former kemmering to ask if he can join him in the Orgny Fastness.

2. What happens when Genly speaks before the Thirty-Three?
(a) News of Genly finally became public knowledge in Orgoreyn.
(b) Obsle becomes afraid of him and cancels the reception that was scheduled for him.
(c) Genly is deported by the Thirty-Three.
(d) Obsle becomes convinced that Genly is a good person.

3. The relationship between which two characters is introduced in Chapter 1?
(a) Genly Ai and King Argaven.
(b) King Argaven and Tibe.
(c) Estraven and Tibe.
(d) Genly Ai and Estraven.

4. After Estraven receives money from Genly, where does he find work?
(a) Estraven takes a job in a plastics factory.
(b) Estraven finds work with the government.
(c) Estraven goes back to work in the icehouse, packing fish.
(d) Estraven doesn't have a job.

5. Is it possible for a Gethenian to change gender from one period of sexual activity to another?
(a) No.
(b) Maybe.
(c) The book does not specify.
(d) Yes.

Short Answer Questions

1. In his continued arrogance, what does Genly refer to himself as, in comparison with Estraven?

2. As Chapter 14 opens, what realization has Estraven come to?

3. What name does Estraven give the man who rescues him?

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

5. Could the Foretellers answer the Lord of Shorth's question? What happened?

(see the answer key)

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