The Left Hand of Darkness Test | Mid-Book Test - Easy

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The Left Hand of Darkness Test | Mid-Book Test - Easy

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This test consists of 15 multiple choice questions and 5 short answer questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What is the result of Genly's meeting with the king?
(a) The meeting is not successful; the king is not interested in Karhide becoming part of the Ekumen.
(b) The meeting is successful; Karhide becomes part of the Ekumen.
(c) The king is so offended by Genly's pictures that he has Genly imprisoned.
(d) It is a good "get to know you" meeting; the king is interested in learning more about the Ekumen and schedules a second discussion with Genly.

2. When Stokven realizes he was lied to, what does he do?
(a) He becomes a traitor to his country and moves to Estre.
(b) He gives up his position and relocates permanently to a fastness.
(c) He banishes the men who lied to him.
(d) He kills the men who lied to him.

3. Who wants to bring the ship to Orgota?
(a) Yegey and Obsle.
(b) Genly and Estraven.
(c) Slose and Gaum.
(d) Yegey and Slose.

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

5. What happens for the first time in Chapter 6?
(a) We see the chapter's events unfold through Genly Ai's eyes.
(b) We understand why Estraven was accused of treason.
(c) We see the chapter's events unfold through Estraven's eyes.
(d) We see the themes of love and betrayal introduced.

6. How long does a journey from Gethen to the Prime World, Hain, take?
(a) 76 years.
(b) 67 years.
(c) 100 years.
(d) 670 years.

7. What is the mortar the king applies to the Arch's keystone made of?
(a) Cement.
(b) Ground animal bones mixed with human blood.
(c) Ground human bones mixed with human blood.
(d) Ground animal bones mixed with animal blood.

8. What is the purpose of the parade upon which Chapter 1 opens?
(a) It celebrates the King's ascension to the throne.
(b) It celebrates the Karhide Independence Day.
(c) It celebrates Genly's arrival.
(d) It celebrates the completion of the Arch of River Gate.

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

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

11. What does Genly learn during his lunch with the local politicians?
(a) He learns that his life is in danger.
(b) He learns that Slose wants to make a religion out of him.
(c) He learns that the King's child was born that morning, but survived less than an hour.
(d) He learns what the Sarf is.

12. What is the purpose of Genly's meeting with the king?
(a) To ask permission to travel to Orgoreyn.
(b) To convince the king that he is an envoy from another planet, and to start a dialogue about Gethen becoming part of the Ekumen.
(c) To talk to the king about Estraven.
(d) To pledge kemmering to the king.

13. What is the period of time during which a Gethenian is sexually inactive called?
(a) Frigidity.
(b) Kemmer.
(c) Menopause.
(d) Somer.

14. What answer (in part) does the king receive?
(a) I sent Genly to you to ask your nation to join the Ekumen.
(b) I want Gethen to join the Ekumen to promote universal peace and harmony.
(c) I do not know what makes a man a traitor.
(d) I do not know what makes a man loyal.

15. What is the length of the Gethenians' sexual cycle?
(a) 21 to 22 days.
(b) 26 to 28 days.
(c) 28 to 30 days.
(d) It's impossible to tell. After all, they're androgynous.

Short Answer Questions

1. What happens to Estraven when he tries to leave Kuseben by boat?

2. When Genly finally gets to Mishnory, whom does he find there?

3. Why does Chapter 5 say that Genly has come to Rer?

4. Is Lord Berosty satisfied with the answer he receives? Why?

5. What themes are highlighted in the story told in Chapter 4?

(see the answer keys)

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