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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 3, The Mad King.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. This city is the capital of the nation of Karhide:
(a) Berlin.
(b) The Island.
(c) Orgoreyn.
(d) Erhenrang.

2. When does the story in Chapter 2 take place?
(a) 10 years in the future.
(b) 200 years ago.
(c) 50 years ago.
(d) Yesterday.

3. What is the climate on the planet Gethen, year-round?
(a) The planet experiences all four seasons.
(b) Cool and rainy.
(c) Warm and sunny.
(d) Cold and freezing.

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

5. What is the name of Karhide's king?
(a) King Argaven XIV.
(b) King Argaven XV.
(c) King Aragon.
(d) King Arthur.

Short Answer Questions

1. What is the mortar the king applies to the Arch's keystone made of?

2. Are there any long-term effects of Getheren's long exposure to the cold?

3. When Getheren leaves Orhoch, what name does he travel under?

4. Where does Genly think about going next, and where does he actually decide to go?

5. What is the purpose of the parade upon which Chapter 1 opens?

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