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This test consists of 5 short answer questions, 10 short essay questions, and 1 (of 3) essay topics.
Short Answer Questions
1. What is the mortar the king applies to the Arch's keystone made of?
2. When Stokven realizes he was lied to, what does he do?
3. What is the name of Karhide's king?
4. How does Genly's lunch with the Commensals differ from his meeting with King Argaven?
5. Why must Estraven escape on foot?
Short Essay Questions
1. Why does Estraven try to escape Kuseben, and why is he safe once aboard the harbor patrol ship?
2. Why does darkness follow each child born to Edondurath and his partner?
3. How does Chapter 7 tie into Genly's story?
4. Investigator Oppong makes a comment about First Mobiles, specifically that they must be self-assured because their pride will suffer. How does this comment relate to Genly?
5. What theme is brought out in Chapter 11, and how is it brought out?
6. What is the significance of the completion of the Arch of River Gate?
7. What does Sorve, Estraven's son, ask Genly to tell him about?
8. What does Commissioner Shusgis do that is so surprising to Genly? Why does it surprise him?
9. What is the Thangering Fastness?
10. What are the primary themes of Chapter 3?
Essay Topics
Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:
Essay Topic 1
Much of Chapter 18, which bears strong themes of isolation, revolves around Genly and Estraven in their tent. Please explain whether or not you believe the tent is an illustration of, or a haven from, the isolation and why. Use passages from the novel (not just Chapter 18) to back up your statements.
Essay Topic 2
Chapter 9 contains an element of mystery regarding Estraven I, as well as the origins of Estraven II and the identity of the man who left Estraven II with the warder at Estre Gate. In your opinion, did Estraven I really die? Who are the parents of Estraven II? What is the identity of the man who left Estraven II with the warder? Back up your opinion with proof from Chapter 9.
Essay Topic 3
Was it a necessary or a needless thing for Estraven to allow Tibe's men to kill him? Why or why not? Did Estraven allow his death to happen in order to protect Genly, or did he commit suicide to avoid deportation to Orgoreyn? Please support your answers with specific references to the text.
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