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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 the result of Genly's meeting with the king?
(a) The meeting is successful; Karhide becomes part of the Ekumen.
(b) The meeting is not successful; the king is not interested in Karhide becoming part of the Ekumen.
(c) It is a good "get to know you" meeting; the king is interested in learning more about the Ekumen and schedules a second discussion with Genly.
(d) The king is so offended by Genly's pictures that he has Genly imprisoned.

2. How long does a journey from Gethen to the Prime World, Hain, take?
(a) 670 years.
(b) 67 years.
(c) 76 years.
(d) 100 years.

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

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

5. What is the proclamation made just before Genly is taken in to see the king?
(a) The king is terminally ill.
(b) Estraven is to be stripped of his titles and exiled for committing treason.
(c) A bounty has been set on Genly's head.
(d) Estraven is to be made second-in-command.

Short Answer Questions

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

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

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

4. The relationship between which two characters is introduced in Chapter 1?

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

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