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

Short Answer Questions

1. When Genly and other prisoners are taken from their first detention facility, what is their destination?

2. After Genly comes to live in Mishnory, what does Estraven find strange about how the local government is handling the presence of a First Mobile in their town?

3. Whom does Genly visit at the end of spring?

4. After Estraven receives money from Genly, where does he find work?

5. According to the Orgota creation myth, what will happen to the world at its end?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

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 2

In Chapter 10, Slose wants to make a religion out of Genly. What led him to this odd request, and how would this have benefited, or harmed, both Genly Ai and Orgoreyn?

Essay Topic 3

In Chapter 17, it is once again stated that death is the only constant in life and that every child has a shadow following it.

1) Do you agree with the idea that death is the only constant in life? Why or why not? Whichever your position, back it up with quotes from or references to the novel.

2) What does "every child has a shadow following it" mean? What is the shadow? Support your statement with excerpts from the novel.

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