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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What does Chapter 17 say there was in the beginning?
(a) Nothing--the world was without form and void.
(b) The Gobrin Ice.
(c) Sun and ice.
(d) Edondurath.

2. After Genly's meeting with Agraven, where is the Star Ship given clearance to land?
(a) Athten Fen.
(b) Gobrin Ice.
(c) The Round-Tower Dwelling.
(d) The Corner Red Dwelling.

3. How does Estraven blackmail Shusgis?
(a) By telling him he (Estraven) is part of a plan to assassinate Tibe.
(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 Genly Ai.
(d) By telling him he (Estraven) is part of a plan to assassinate Obsle and Yegey.

4. According to the Orgota creation myth, how many men were created?
(a) 42.
(b) 39.
(c) 2, one male and one female.
(d) 93.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. What happens during Estraven and Genly's descent of Mount Dremegole?

2. What is the name of the Orgota religion?

3. During his stay at the farm where Genly is being held, Estraven goes into a state of increased strength called:

4. On what day of their trip do Genly and Estraven eventually arrive in Karhide?

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

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