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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 king is so offended by Genly's pictures that he has Genly imprisoned.
(b) 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.
(c) The meeting is successful; Karhide becomes part of the Ekumen.
(d) The meeting is not successful; the king is not interested in Karhide becoming part of the Ekumen.

2. Where does the story in Chapter 2 take place?
(a) Orgoreyn.
(b) The Hearth of Shath.
(c) The Hearth of Orhoch.
(d) Karhide.

3. Who finds Getheren on the ninth day after he leaves his homeland?
(a) The posse sent by the Lord of Hearth.
(b) No one; he dies of exposure as a result.
(c) The people of Orhoch Hearth.
(d) Hode.

4. Where does Getheren wind up after he leaves Karhide?
(a) The Hearth of Shath.
(b) Orgoreyn.
(c) The Pering Ice.
(d) The Gobrin Ice.

5. What message does the king ask Genly to send to Hain using his communicator?
(a) Why do you want my nation to join the Ekumen?
(b) What makes a man a traitor?
(c) Why did you send Genly here?
(d) What makes a man loyal?

Short Answer Questions

1. When does the story in Chapter 2 take place?

2. What does Genly carry in the case that he brings to his meeting with King Argaven?

3. What is the purpose of Genly's meeting with the king?

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

5. Which picture offends the king when Genly shows it to him?

(see the answer key)

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