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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 15, To the Ice.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. How does Genly's lunch with the Commensals differ from his meeting with King Argaven?
(a) The food was much better.
(b) There was no difference. The Commensals weren't any more interested than King Argaven was.
(c) The accommodations were much more luxurious.
(d) The Commensals, unlike King Argaven, were interested in Genly's mission and in the Ekumen, and wanted to look at his pictures.

2. Who visits Genly the morning following the dinner with which Chapter 8 ends?
(a) Argaven.
(b) Estraven.
(c) Tibe.
(d) The Commensals.

3. How does Estraven acquire the initial supplies and food for the winter journey?
(a) He steals them in Turuf.
(b) He acquires them before freeing Genly and hides them for later access.
(c) He buys them in Turuf.
(d) He goes hunting.

4. When Estraven finishes calculating the rations for their winter journey, what parameters does he establish?
(a) Considering the distance is 400 miles, traveling at a rate of 12 miles a day, they have enough rations for 30 days.
(b) Considering the trip is 800 miles, and traveling at a rate of 12 miles a day, they have enough rations for 78 days.
(c) Considering the distance is 400 miles, and they need to travel at a rate of 21 miles a day, they have enough rations for 30 days.
(d) Considering the distance is 800 miles, traveling at a rate of 21 miles a day, they have enough rations for 78 days.

5. What significance does the Sarf have for Genly?
(a) Gaum, the head of the Sarf, accepts Genly--this means he is safe from arrest.
(b) Slose, the head of the Sarf, thinks Genly is a fake--this puts him in danger of arrest.
(c) Genly is an ambassador; therefore, the Sarf has no significance for him because of his political immunity.
(d) Gaum, the head of the Sarf, thinks Genly is a fake--this puts him in danger of arrest.

Short Answer Questions

1. Why does Chapter 5 say that Genly has come to Rer?

2. 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?

3. What is the advice that Estraven gives Genly during his visit to Genly's apartment in Mishnory?

4. What is the Foretellers' answer to the question that Genly asks them?

5. Shortly after his arrival in Orgoreyn, Genly is invited to lunch with Commensals Obsle and Yegey. What information does Genly divulge to his hosts during this luncheon?

(see the answer key)

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