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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 news comes from Argaven's palace during the month of Kus?
(a) The Queen is pregnant.
(b) The King is pregnant.
(c) The King has vowed kemmer.
(d) The King is dying.

2. When Getheren leaves Orhoch, what name does he travel under?
(a) Hode.
(b) Ennoch.
(c) Genly Ai.
(d) Orgoreyn.

3. How does Estraven blackmail Shusgis?
(a) By telling him he (Estraven) is part of a plan to assassinate Obsle and Yegey.
(b) By telling him that he (Estraven) was asked to assassinate him, but would rather protect him instead.
(c) By telling him he (Estraven) is part of a plan to assassinate Tibe.
(d) By telling him he (Estraven) is part of a plan to assassinate Genly Ai.

4. What is the length of the Gethenians' sexual cycle?
(a) 21 to 22 days.
(b) 28 to 30 days.
(c) 26 to 28 days.
(d) It's impossible to tell. After all, they're androgynous.

5. What is the climate on the planet Gethen, year-round?
(a) Cool and rainy.
(b) The planet experiences all four seasons.
(c) Warm and sunny.
(d) Cold and freezing.

Short Answer Questions

1. What was the Gobrin Ice Plateau like, according to Genly's notes?

2. Whose name comes up during Estraven's dinner conversation with Commensals Yegey and Obsle?

3. What is the result of Genly's meeting with the king?

4. Why does Berosty kill his kemmering after his return from Thangering Fastness and Weaver Odren?

5. What does Estraven do with the letter he writes to his son, and why?

(see the answer key)

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