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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 Estraven come out of Tarrenpeth Forest, a few days into their journey, what does Estraven use his previously-acquired hunting skills to trap?

2. Who agrees to take a message on Estraven's behalf to King Argaven regarding what has happened to Genly Ai?

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

4. After Estraven's death at the end of Chapter 19, what does Chapter 20 tell us happens to Genly?

5. What does the sight of the Esherhoth Crags do for Estraven and Genly?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Why is weather so important, both metaphorically, and literally, as explained in "The Left Hand of Darkness?"

Essay Topic 2

How does Estraven continue to work to help Genly see the truth of what he is telling him, as well as to convince Genly that Estraven is on his side? Back your statements up with excerpts from the novel.

Essay Topic 3

Why do you believe that the King chose to ask the Prime World, Hain, the question, "What makes a man a traitor?" Back up your opinion with passages from the novel.

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