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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. What is Genly Ai's mission?
(a) Genly's mission is to convince Gethen to leave the Ekumen of Known Worlds.
(b) Genly's mission is to negotiate an alliance between Gethen and the Ekumen of Known Worlds.
(c) Genly doesn't have a mission; he's just sightseeing.
(d) Genly's mission is to encourage Erhenrang to secede from Karhide.

2. 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.

3. Before leaving his homeland, what does Getheren do?
(a) He vows kemmering to his brother, which earns him a death sentence.
(b) He steals the Hearth's wealth, thereby plunging it into poverty.
(c) He bundles up as warmly as he can to protect himself from the cold.
(d) He lays a curse upon the Hearth that plunges it into poverty.

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

5. What are the important themes of Chapter 2?
(a) Marriage and divorce.
(b) Breaking the law and exile.
(c) Betrayal and hatred.
(d) Kemmering and love.

Short Answer Questions

1. What happens to Getheren on the third morning after his departure from his homeland?

2. What is the Gethenians' mating cycle known as?

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

4. What answer (in part) does the king receive?

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

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