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

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

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This test consists of 5 short answer questions, 10 short essay questions, and 1 (of 3) essay topics.

Short Answer Questions

1. Is it possible for a Gethenian to change gender from one period of sexual activity to another?

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

3. How long does Genly's journey to Rer, which is described in Chapter 5, take?

4. What is the name of Karhide's king?

5. It's been pointed out many times in "The Left Hand of Darkness," thus far, that the Gethenians are androgynous. What does "androgynous" mean?

Short Essay Questions

1. In chapter 16, why does Estraven ignore Genly while he is in kemmer?

2. As the ice melts and runs into the mouths of sleepers, what substance does it become?

3. What does the answer given to Genly by the Foretellers foreshadow?

4. What is different about the love in the fable told in Chapter 9?

5. What piece of advice does Estraven give Genly while explaining to him what the king will do once he receives word of Genly's capture?

6. Investigator Oppong makes a comment about First Mobiles, specifically that they must be self-assured because their pride will suffer. How does this comment relate to Genly?

7. After the reception for Genly is called off, what is the advice Estraven gives to him?

8. What does Estraven accomplish in Chapter 6 concerning Genly Ai?

9. How are Genly and Estraven's sense of personal responsibility for their fellow man different?

10. Why is Genly's decision to take money to Estraven on Ashe's behalf significant?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

In Chapter 10, Slose wants to make a religion out of Genly. What led him to this odd request, and how would this have benefited, or harmed, both Genly Ai and Orgoreyn?

Essay Topic 2

Once again, Genly is asked in Chapter 16 (this time by Estraven) about gender distinction in humans. Genly explains that gender on Earth determines one's activities, outlooks, ethics, manners, and clothing. It's clear that the issue still remains somewhat of a mystery to Estraven, even after Genly explains it, if not also to Genly.

Based on your personal experiences, please explain how, if you were Genly, you would expand upon his explanations of how gender determines one's activities, outlooks, ethics, manners, and clothing. Use the answers he gives in not only Chapter 16 but elsewhere in the novel where others ask him about this, and expand upon them to better explain the concept of gender distinction to Estraven.

Essay Topic 3

Explain how the different viewpoints concerning good and evil expressed by the Orgota religion, Yomesh, and the Karhidish religion, Handdara, affect how each country treats Genly Ai, at least on the surface.

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