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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 significance does the Sarf have for Genly?
(a) Gaum, the head of the Sarf, accepts Genly--this means he is safe from arrest.
(b) Genly is an ambassador; therefore, the Sarf has no significance for him because of his political immunity.
(c) Slose, the head of the Sarf, thinks Genly is a fake--this puts him in danger of arrest.
(d) Gaum, the head of the Sarf, thinks Genly is a fake--this puts him in danger of arrest.

2. After his return to Erhenrang, Genly sends Tibe a note. What is in this note?
(a) A request to reconsider the decree exiling Estraven.
(b) A request for an explanation of why Tibe is making so many radio addresses.
(c) The question he had asked the Foretellers and the answer they gave him.
(d) A request to help Genly get permission to enter Orgoreyn.

3. What message does the king ask Genly to send to Hain using his communicator?
(a) Why do you want my nation to join the Ekumen?
(b) What makes a man loyal?
(c) Why did you send Genly here?
(d) What makes a man a traitor?

4. This city is the capital of the nation of Karhide:
(a) Erhenrang.
(b) Orgoreyn.
(c) Berlin.
(d) The Island.

5. What takes place between Estraven II and Therem of Stok?
(a) They vow to continue their feud until one of them dies.
(b) They vow kemmering.
(c) They vow peace between their two houses.
(d) They kill each other.

Short Answer Questions

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

2. During the blizzard, what Earth game does Genly teach Estraven to play?

3. Why does Genly wind up on a communal farm?

4. What is the length of the Gethenians' sexual cycle?

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

(see the answer key)

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