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

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

3. What is the purpose of Genly's meeting with the king?
(a) To talk to the king about Estraven.
(b) To pledge kemmering to the king.
(c) To convince the king that he is an envoy from another planet, and to start a dialogue about Gethen becoming part of the Ekumen.
(d) To ask permission to travel to Orgoreyn.

4. What is the name of Karhide's king?
(a) King Argaven XV.
(b) King Arthur.
(c) King Argaven XIV.
(d) King Aragon.

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

Short Answer Questions

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

2. Before leaving his homeland, what does Getheren do?

3. The planet on which Genly Ai is stationed is called 'Gethen' by its inhabitants. What do humans know this planet as?

4. What message does the king ask Genly to send to Hain using his communicator?

5. Who finds Getheren on the ninth day after he leaves his homeland?

(see the answer key)

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