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This test consists of 5 short answer questions and 1 (of 3) essay topics.

Short Answer Questions

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

2. What is the name of the Orgota religion?

3. In Chapter 20, who is the first off the Star Ship after it lands?

4. How does Estraven acquire the initial supplies and food for the winter journey?

5. What happens to Genly shortly after Estraven reappears in Chapter 11 to warn him?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Compare and contrast kemmering and love, as explained in "The Left Hand of Darkness," with marriage and love in today's society.

Essay Topic 2

In Chapter 6, we realize that Estraven is on Genly's side and is trying to advocate for him. This contradicts what the king told Genly during his meeting with him in Chapter 3, which was that Estraven had been counseling the king against cooperating with Genly. Please compare and contrast, using examples from the book, what King Argaven told Genly during his meeting about Estraven, as well as what Estraven told Genly in Chapter 1 about no longer being able to help him, with what Estraven has actually been doing to help Genly. As we know, sometimes words and actions don't always match up. Additionally, explain why you believe Estraven continued to help Genly even though he told Genly he could not do so.

Essay Topic 3

In Chapter 14, Genly's prejudice against the Gethenians is plainly apparent. How does this prejudice hamper his mission to convince Gethen to become part of the Ekumen of Known Worlds? Please provide examples from the novel that illustrate his prejudice, and that show how his prejudice keeps interfering with the accomplishment of his mission.

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