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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. In Earth years, Genly is younger than 30. How old is he in Winter years?
(a) The same age as he is on Earth.
(b) More than 120.
(c) Between 150 and 200.
(d) 120.

2. Who is known as the Center of Time?
(a) Handara.
(b) Yomesh.
(c) Meshe.
(d) Tuhulme.

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

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

5. The planet on which Genly Ai is stationed is called 'Gethen' by its inhabitants. What do humans know this planet as?
(a) Summer.
(b) Earth.
(c) Formaldehyde 5.
(d) Winter.

Short Answer Questions

1. What is the name of Karhide's king?

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

3. As Chapter 15 opens, where do Genly and Estraven decide to hide for the winter?

4. What is the proclamation made just before Genly is taken in to see the king?

5. Is Lord Berosty satisfied with the answer he receives? Why?

(see the answer key)

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