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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 mortar the king applies to the Arch's keystone made of?
(a) Ground human bones mixed with human blood.
(b) Ground animal bones mixed with human blood.
(c) Ground animal bones mixed with animal blood.
(d) Cement.

2. What is the purpose of Genly's meeting with the king?
(a) To ask permission to travel to Orgoreyn.
(b) To talk to the king about Estraven.
(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 pledge kemmering to the king.

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

4. What is the gender of the inhabitants of Gethen?
(a) Entirely female.
(b) Male and female.
(c) Androgynous.
(d) Entirely male.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. What are the economic conditions of Getheren's homeland, before and after he takes back his name and shadow?

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

3. What is the primary conflict in Chapter 2 that sets its events in motion?

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

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

(see the answer key)

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