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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Who finds Getheren on the ninth day after he leaves his homeland?
(a) The people of Orhoch Hearth.
(b) Hode.
(c) The posse sent by the Lord of Hearth.
(d) No one; he dies of exposure as a result.

2. Who is the story in Chapter 9 about?
(a) Estraven, the former prime minster of Karhide who has been granted asylum in Mishnory.
(b) King Argaven's ancestors.
(c) Estraven, an ancestor of the Estraven who was once Prime Minister of Karhide.
(d) Stokven, Therem of Stok.

3. How does Genly finance the trip he takes in Chapter 5?
(a) He pays for it with cash.
(b) He sells two of his rubies.
(c) He charges it on his credit card.
(d) He sells one of his rubies.

4. Where does the second Estraven in Chapter 9 (Estraven II) wind up after his failed hunting trip?
(a) Back home in Estre.
(b) The home of Therem of Stok.
(c) Falling into Icefoot Lake and drowning.
(d) Dying in the wilderness, with his body eaten by wild beasts.

5. What happens to Genly's passport, once he enters Orgoreyn?
(a) It is taken from him, and he is put into jail.
(b) It is stamped and he is granted entry.
(c) He accidentally drops it into the river and loses it.
(d) It is taken from him with promises it will be returned the following day.

6. What does Genly carry in the case that he brings to his meeting with King Argaven?
(a) His ansible communicator and pictures.
(b) His ansible communicator.
(c) Money and gifts that were sent by the Ekumen to the king.
(d) Pictures.

7. Are there any long-term effects of Getheren's long exposure to the cold?
(a) No. He is dressed warmly enough to protect himself.
(b) Yes. He loses his right foot to frostbite.
(c) Yes. He loses his left hand to frostbite.
(d) No. Those inhabiting Karhide are not susceptible to the cold.

8. What takes place between Estraven II and Therem of Stok?
(a) They vow peace between their two houses.
(b) They kill each other.
(c) They vow kemmering.
(d) They vow to continue their feud until one of them dies.

9. After he loses his registration due to a change in the Alien Registry Law, what happens to Estraven?
(a) He regains his registration and goes back to his previous job.
(b) He is made one of Commensal Yegey's secretaries and regains his registration.
(c) He continues to live in his new home as an illegal alien.
(d) He loses his refugee status and is taken back to Gethen to meet his fate.

10. What is the Gethenians' mating cycle known as?
(a) Being in heat.
(b) Libido.
(c) Kemmer.
(d) Mating cycle.

11. Why does Berosty kill his kemmering after his return from Thangering Fastness and Weaver Odren?
(a) Berosty discovered his partner had broken kemmering.
(b) Berosty didn't want his kemmering to approach Weaver Odren, and the kemmering had disobeyed his orders.
(c) The kemmering didn't ask *how long* Lord Berosty would live, but instead *when* Lord Berosty would die.
(d) He didn't ask *when* Lord Berosty would die, but *how long* Lord Berosty would live.

12. What answer (in part) does the king receive?
(a) I do not know what makes a man loyal.
(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 sent Genly to you to ask your nation to join the Ekumen.

13. What is the significance of the title of Chapter 4, "The Nineteenth Day?"
(a) Nineteen is the number of children Lord Berosty is forecasted to have.
(b) The Nineteenth Day is the day, in any month, on which Lord Berosty's kemmering will die.
(c) The Nineteenth Day is the day, in any month, on which Lord Berosty is predicted to die
(d) The nineteenth day, in any month, is Lord Berosty's forecasted wedding date.

14. How far is Rer from Karhide?
(a) 110 miles.
(b) 11 miles.
(c) 11,000 miles.
(d) 1,100 miles.

15. Why does Chapter 5 say that Genly has come to Rer?
(a) He is discouraged after his failed meeting with the King and needs a break.
(b) He wishes to visit a nearby fastness and learn about what Foretellers do.
(c) He is looking for a job.
(d) He wants to live on a commune.

Short Answer Questions

1. What is the Gethenians' sexual orientation, according to Chapter 3?

2. What is the price Genly is charged for an audience with the Foretellers?

3. What significance does the Sarf have for Genly?

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

5. What do the Investigator's field notes say about being a First Mobile on Winter?

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