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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 primary conflict in Chapter 2 that sets its events in motion?
(a) Two hearths go to war against each other.
(b) Two brothers are commanded to vow kemmering.
(c) Two brothers are exiled.
(d) Two brothers are commanded to break their kemmering vow.

2. Why does the Ekumen send only one representative to Karhide?
(a) The Ekumen believe that one voice speaking truth is a greater force than fleets and armies.
(b) It is a trick; in actuality, the Ekumen have troops waiting to invade as soon as Genly gives the word to do so.
(c) They are low on resources.
(d) Genly is the only ambassador who knows how to speak the Gethenite language.

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

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

5. Where does Genly think about going next, and where does he actually decide to go?
(a) The Gobrin Ice/the Pering Ice.
(b) The Fastnesses/Orgoreyn.
(c) The Pering Ice/the Gobrin Ice.
(d) Orgoreyn/the Fastnesses.

Short Answer Questions

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

2. What is Genly Ai's mission?

3. What is the Gethenians' sexual orientation, according to Chapter 3?

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

5. What is the name of Karhide's king?

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