The Left Hand of Darkness
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Q. What is it called when a Gethenian enters their sexually active stage?
Shifgrethor
Kemmer
Somer
Heat
Q. In Karhide, what Gethenian word for "shadow" is used to describe proper manners and conduct?
Shifgrethor
Yomeshta
Front
Nusuth
Q. What word is the Gethenian equivalent of a spouse?
Life partner
Shifgrethor
Meshe
Kemmering
Q. What do Gethenians say for "it doesn't matter"?
No biggie
Edondurath
Nusuth
Meshe
