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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. In the beginning, how were the hills and valleys made?
(a) As the ice melted, its movement formed hills and valleys.
(b) Excrement was pulled out of the ground.
(c) Excrement was removed from the sleepers.
(d) Excrement was pulled out of the sun.

2. In his continued arrogance, what does Genly refer to himself as, in comparison with Estraven?
(a) He considers himself a stallion and Estraven a pesthry.
(b) He considers himself a mule and Estraven a stallion.
(c) He considers himself a stallion and Estraven a mule.
(d) He considers himself an owl and Estraven a pigeon.

3. Why, after Estraven's successful pesthry hunt, does it become more difficult for him and Genly to travel for the next several days?
(a) A blizzard begins, lasting nine days.
(b) The weather changes from snow to rain, turning the snow to mush.
(c) Genly has constant diarrhea because the pesthry didn't agree with him.
(d) The sledge breaks down and everything on it has be be carried by hand.

4. Around the time of the earthquake, what does Estraven notice that Genly is repressing himself from doing?
(a) Urinating.
(b) Eating.
(c) Crying.
(d) Laughing.

5. Why do Genly and Estraven want to go to Sassinoth?
(a) It is a city of safe refuge; Estraven will be protected and not have to worry about Tibe's men.
(b) It is where Ashe is now living and Estraven wants to see him and their sons.
(c) It has a transmitter, so Genly will be able to contact the Starship.
(d) It is where Agraven lives at this time of year, and they want an audience with him.

Short Answer Questions

1. According to the Orgota creation myth, how many men were created?

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

3. What do Estraven and Genly do when they arrive at the Bay of Guthen?

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

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

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