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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 purpose of the parade upon which Chapter 1 opens?
(a) It celebrates Genly's arrival.
(b) It celebrates the King's ascension to the throne.
(c) It celebrates the Karhide Independence Day.
(d) It celebrates the completion of the Arch of River Gate.

2. When Getheren leaves Orhoch, what name does he travel under?
(a) Genly Ai.
(b) Orgoreyn.
(c) Ennoch.
(d) Hode.

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

4. Who is the Prime Minister in Chapter 1?
(a) Genly Ai.
(b) Pemmer Harge rem ir Tibe ('Tibe' for short) .
(c) Therem Harth rem ir Estraven (Estraven for short).
(d) Tony Blair.

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

Short Answer Questions

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

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

3. How long does a journey from Gethen to the Prime World, Hain, take?

4. Who tells Getheren that he is in danger of suicide?

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

(see the answer key)

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