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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. 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) Orsh and gichy-michy.
(b) Pesthry and orsh.
(c) Pesthry and gichy-michy.
(d) All of the above.

2. By the end of Chapter 16, how many total miles since leaving their first camp have Estraven and Genly covered?
(a) 75.
(b) 254.
(c) 245.
(d) 13.

3. What does the sight of the Esherhoth Crags do for Estraven and Genly?
(a) It encourages them.
(b) It discourages them.
(c) It frightens them.
(d) It causes them to realize they went the wrong way.

4. How does Estraven succeed in freeing Genly from his captivity?
(a) He hides Genly in a trash barrel and sends him out in a garbage truck.
(b) He knocks Genly out and convinces the guard that Genly is dead and, therefore, must be removed from the camp for burial.
(c) He forges orders that supposedly transfer Genly to another farm.
(d) He digs a hole underneath the perimeter fence and leads Genly to freedom.

5. As Chapter 15 opens, where do Genly and Estraven decide to hide for the winter?
(a) Mishnory.
(b) Kerm Ice.
(c) Gobrin Ice.
(d) Gethen.

Short Answer Questions

1. As Chapter 14 opens, what realization has Estraven come to?

2. What does Estraven's social status change to after he receives the money from Genly?

3. As of the beginning of Chapter 18, for how many days had Genly and Estraven been traveling?

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

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

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