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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 6, One Way in to Orgoreyn.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What are the economic conditions of Getheren's homeland, before and after he takes back his name and shadow?
(a) Prosperity/prosperity.
(b) Poverty/prosperity.
(c) Poverty/poverty.
(d) Prosperity/poverty.

2. Why does Chapter 5 say that Genly has come to Rer?
(a) He is looking for a job.
(b) He is discouraged after his failed meeting with the King and needs a break.
(c) He wishes to visit a nearby fastness and learn about what Foretellers do.
(d) He wants to live on a commune.

3. What is the primary conflict in Chapter 2 that sets its events in motion?
(a) Two brothers are commanded to vow kemmering.
(b) Two brothers are commanded to break their kemmering vow.
(c) Two brothers are exiled.
(d) Two hearths go to war against each other.

4. Which picture offends the king when Genly shows it to him?
(a) A picture of the supreme leader of the Ekumen.
(b) A picture of a fellow Gethenian.
(c) A picture of a female from Cime.
(d) A picture of a male from Earth.

5. What is the nature of the request made by Genly Ai in Chapter 6?
(a) He asks Estraven to pledge kemmering to him.
(b) He requests permission to enter the Commensality.
(c) He requests asylum in Orgoreyn.
(d) He asks to be taken to Shelt Port.

Short Answer Questions

1. Why does Berosty kill his kemmering after his return from Thangering Fastness and Weaver Odren?

2. When does the story in Chapter 2 take place?

3. When Getheren leaves Orhoch, what name does he travel under?

4. What does Odren tell Lord Berosty's kemmering?

5. Who is waiting for Estraven at the city gate when he arrives in Kuseben?

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