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

2. What are the two themes that are introduced in Chapter 1?
(a) Betrayal and fear of the unknown.
(b) Religion and spirituality.
(c) Love and betrayal.
(d) Journey and discovery.

3. The planet on which Genly Ai is stationed is called 'Gethen' by its inhabitants. What do humans know this planet as?
(a) Winter.
(b) Earth.
(c) Formaldehyde 5.
(d) Summer.

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

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

Short Answer Questions

1. What is the proclamation made just before Genly is taken in to see the king?

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

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

4. What is the climate on the planet Gethen, year-round?

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

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