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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. Is it possible for a Gethenian to change gender from one period of sexual activity to another?
(a) No.
(b) Yes.
(c) The book does not specify.
(d) Maybe.

2. What message does the king ask Genly to send to Hain using his communicator?
(a) Why did you send Genly here?
(b) Why do you want my nation to join the Ekumen?
(c) What makes a man loyal?
(d) What makes a man a traitor?

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

4. What does Odren tell Lord Berosty's kemmering?
(a) He tells the kemmering that he made a mistake and that Lord Berosty won't be dying any time soon.
(b) Odren tells the kemmering that Lord Berosty will live longer than the kemmering does.
(c) He tells the kemmering that he and Lord Berosty will die at the same time.
(d) He tells the kemmering that he will outlive Lord Berosty.

5. What name does Estraven give to the doctor while he is in the hospital?
(a) Therem Estraven.
(b) Therem Ai.
(c) Therem Harth.
(d) Therem Ashe.

Short Answer Questions

1. What is the nineteenth day of the month known as?

2. How does Estraven succeed in freeing Genly from his captivity?

3. On what day of the month is Genly allowed to visit the Nine Foretellers and ask his question?

4. What does the mysterious man give the warder at Estre Gate?

5. In his continued arrogance, what does Genly refer to himself as, in comparison with Estraven?

(see the answer key)

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