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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 9, Estraven the Traitor.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Who is the Prime Minister in Chapter 1?
(a) Therem Harth rem ir Estraven (Estraven for short).
(b) Pemmer Harge rem ir Tibe ('Tibe' for short) .
(c) Genly Ai.
(d) Tony Blair.

2. Who is waiting for Estraven at the city gate when he arrives in Kuseben?
(a) His two sons.
(b) Tibe.
(c) Ashe, his former kemmering.
(d) Genly Ai.

3. What is Estraven II known throughout history as for his actions?
(a) Estraven the Traitor.
(b) Estraven the Idiot.
(c) Estraven the Loyal.
(d) Estraven the Shrewd.

4. What does Genly ask the Foretellers?
(a) Will Karhide be a member of the Ekumen of the Known Worlds within seven years?
(b) Will Gethen become a member of the Ekumen of the Known Worlds within five years?
(c) Will Gethen be a member of the Ekumen of the Known Worlds within seven years?
(d) Will Karhide be a member of the Ekumen of the Known Worlds within five years?

5. What is the name of the place where Estraven is granted asylum, to which he must travel?
(a) The Township of Mishnory.
(b) Orgoreyn.
(c) Therem Harth.
(d) South Mishnory.

Short Answer Questions

1. When baby Therem (also called Estraven) grows up, what happens to him?

2. What happens to Getheren on the third morning after his departure from his homeland?

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

4. How long does a journey from Gethen to the Prime World, Hain, take?

5. Before leaving his homeland, what does Getheren do?

(see the answer key)

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