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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. Which picture offends the king when Genly shows it to him?
(a) A picture of a male from Earth.
(b) A picture of a female from Cime.
(c) A picture of a fellow Gethenian.
(d) A picture of the supreme leader of the Ekumen.

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

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

4. 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 sent Genly to you to ask your nation to join the Ekumen.
(d) I do not know what makes a man a traitor.

5. Who tells Getheren that he is in danger of suicide?
(a) Genly Ai.
(b) Estraven.
(c) Hode, his brother and kemmering.
(d) The Lord of Shath.

Short Answer Questions

1. What is Genly Ai's mission?

2. The planet on which Genly Ai is stationed is called 'Gethen' by its inhabitants. What do humans know this planet as?

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

4. What is the proclamation made just before Genly is taken in to see the king?

5. What are the economic conditions of Getheren's homeland, before and after he takes back his name and shadow?

(see the answer key)

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