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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 is Genly's opinion of Estraven's presence in Orgoreyn?
(a) He believes it is a benefit.
(b) He is glad that Estraven was able to find refuge.
(c) He believes it is a complication.
(d) He is planning to betray Estraven to Tibe.

2. How does Estraven acquire the initial supplies and food for the winter journey?
(a) He buys them in Turuf.
(b) He acquires them before freeing Genly and hides them for later access.
(c) He steals them in Turuf.
(d) He goes hunting.

3. What happens to Genly shortly after Estraven reappears in Chapter 11 to warn him?
(a) He is arrested and deported to Karhide.
(b) He is arrested and sentenced to death.
(c) He is arrested and taken to the Pulefen Commensality Farm.
(d) He is arrested and taken to Kundershaden Prison.

4. If a Gethenian becomes pregnant, how long is the gestation period (i.e., the amount of time it takes before the baby is born)?
(a) 4.8 months.
(b) Gethenians don't experience pregnancy.
(c) 8.4 months.
(d) 9 months.

5. What is the name of the Orgota religion?
(a) Yomesh.
(b) Orgoreyn.
(c) Tuhulme.
(d) Handdara.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Genly think the reason for Tibe's frequent radio appearances is?

2. What do the Commensals want to do with the information Genly gives to them during lunch?

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

4. Why does the Ekumen send only one representative to Karhide?

5. What type of prisoner is Genly?

(see the answer key)

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