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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 16, Between Drummer and Dremegole.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Where does Estraven find employment in his new home?
(a) He works in the ice-houses, packing fish.
(b) He lives on a commune and helps with field labor and gardening.
(c) He remains unemployed and dependent on charity.
(d) He works as an orderly in the hospital.

2. After his return to Erhenrang, Genly sends Tibe a note. What is in this note?
(a) The question he had asked the Foretellers and the answer they gave him.
(b) A request to reconsider the decree exiling Estraven.
(c) A request to help Genly get permission to enter Orgoreyn.
(d) A request for an explanation of why Tibe is making so many radio addresses.

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

4. What name does Estraven give the man who rescues him?
(a) Therem of Stok.
(b) Arek of Estre.
(c) Therem of Estre.
(d) Estraven.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. What are the important themes of Chapter 2?

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

3. Why must Estraven escape on foot?

4. What is Genly Ai's mission?

5. Where does the second Estraven in Chapter 9 (Estraven II) wind up after his failed hunting trip?

(see the answer key)

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