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This test consists of 5 multiple choice questions and 5 short answer questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. As of the beginning of Chapter 18, for how many days had Genly and Estraven been traveling?
(a) A year.
(b) 15 days.
(c) 5 days.
(d) 50 days.

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

3. In Chapter 18, Genly and Estraven have gone through much of the provisions they started with. What do we learn that Genly and Estraven are now relying on eating for nourishment?
(a) Pesthry and orsh.
(b) Pesthry and gichy-michy.
(c) Orsh and gichy-michy.
(d) All of the above.

4. What does Genly do in Chapter 19 that he would not allow himself to do in Chapter 16?
(a) Genly has sex with Estraven.
(b) Genly allows himself to trust Estraven.
(c) Genly stops and asks for directions.
(d) Genly breaks down and cries.

5. What was the Gobrin Ice Plateau like, according to Genly's notes?
(a) Mountains.
(b) A frozen storm-raised ocean.
(c) A flat sheet of ice.
(d) A frozen lake.

Short Answer Questions

1. What is the Orgota religion's viewpoint on good and evil?

2. How many of the sleepers did Edondurath kill after he woke up?

3. Who is known as the Center of Time?

4. How does Estraven blackmail Shusgis?

5. In his continued arrogance, what does Genly refer to himself as, in comparison with Estraven?

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