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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 19, Homecoming.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What does Genly learn during his lunch with the local politicians?
(a) He learns that Slose wants to make a religion out of him.
(b) He learns what the Sarf is.
(c) He learns that his life is in danger.
(d) He learns that the King's child was born that morning, but survived less than an hour.

2. What is the period of time during which a Gethenian is sexually inactive called?
(a) Menopause.
(b) Somer.
(c) Kemmer.
(d) Frigidity.

3. What are the important themes of Chapter 2?
(a) Marriage and divorce.
(b) Kemmering and love.
(c) Breaking the law and exile.
(d) Betrayal and hatred.

4. In his continued arrogance, what does Genly refer to himself as, in comparison with Estraven?
(a) He considers himself a mule and Estraven a stallion.
(b) He considers himself an owl and Estraven a pigeon.
(c) He considers himself a stallion and Estraven a mule.
(d) He considers himself a stallion and Estraven a pesthry.

5. How did Estraven thaw Genly's left eye when it froze shut?
(a) With his breath.
(b) With warm water.
(c) By rubbing it.
(d) With his breath and tongue.

Short Answer Questions

1. What is the name of the place where Estraven is granted asylum, to which he must travel?

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

3. What is the primary conflict in Chapter 2 that sets its events in motion?

4. What is the Karhidish religion's viewpoint on good and evil?

5. What is the climate on the planet Gethen, year-round?

(see the answer key)

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