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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 17, An Orgota Creation Myth.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What literary construct is intended by the introduction into the story of Argaven's pregnancy?
(a) Irony.
(b) Metaphor.
(c) Humor.
(d) Satire.

2. What is Genly's opinion of Estraven's presence in Orgoreyn?
(a) He believes it is a complication.
(b) He believes it is a benefit.
(c) He is glad that Estraven was able to find refuge.
(d) He is planning to betray Estraven to Tibe.

3. When Genly finally gets to Mishnory, whom does he find there?
(a) Estraven.
(b) Prime Minister Tibe.
(c) King Argaven.
(d) Ashe.

4. Where does the story in Chapter 2 take place?
(a) The Hearth of Shath.
(b) The Hearth of Orhoch.
(c) Karhide.
(d) Orgoreyn.

5. Where does Genly think about going next, and where does he actually decide to go?
(a) Orgoreyn/the Fastnesses.
(b) The Pering Ice/the Gobrin Ice.
(c) The Gobrin Ice/the Pering Ice.
(d) The Fastnesses/Orgoreyn.

Short Answer Questions

1. What is the period of time during which a Gethenian is sexually active called?

2. What significance does the Sarf have for Genly?

3. Between which two domains is the blood feud in Chapter 9?

4. Is it possible for a Gethenian to change gender from one period of sexual activity to another?

5. What is the name of the Orgota religion?

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