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

Short Answer Questions

1. What happens during Estraven and Genly's descent of Mount Dremegole?

2. As of the beginning of Chapter 18, for how many days had Genly and Estraven been traveling?

3. Around the time of the earthquake, what does Estraven notice that Genly is repressing himself from doing?

4. What is the name of the high priest?

5. According to the Orgota creation myth, how many men were created?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

In Chapter 6, we realize that Estraven is on Genly's side and is trying to advocate for him. This contradicts what the king told Genly during his meeting with him in Chapter 3, which was that Estraven had been counseling the king against cooperating with Genly. Please compare and contrast, using examples from the book, what King Argaven told Genly during his meeting about Estraven, as well as what Estraven told Genly in Chapter 1 about no longer being able to help him, with what Estraven has actually been doing to help Genly. As we know, sometimes words and actions don't always match up. Additionally, explain why you believe Estraven continued to help Genly even though he told Genly he could not do so.

Essay Topic 2

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 3

Much of Chapter 18, which bears strong themes of isolation, revolves around Genly and Estraven in their tent. Please explain whether or not you believe the tent is an illustration of, or a haven from, the isolation and why. Use passages from the novel (not just Chapter 18) to back up your statements.

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