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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. 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.

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

3. Who tells Getheren that he is in danger of suicide?
(a) Estraven.
(b) The Lord of Shath.
(c) Genly Ai.
(d) Hode, his brother and kemmering.

4. In Chapter 1, who is Pemmer Harge rem ir Tibe ('Tibe' for short) described as?
(a) The king's cousin.
(b) The Prime Minister.
(c) The mayor of Erhenrang.
(d) There is no one in the book by this name.

5. What answer (in part) does the king receive?
(a) I sent Genly to you to ask your nation to join the Ekumen.
(b) I do not know what makes a man loyal.
(c) I want Gethen to join the Ekumen to promote universal peace and harmony.
(d) I do not know what makes a man a traitor.

Short Answer Questions

1. Where does Genly think about going next, and where does he actually decide to go?

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

3. What is the purpose of the parade upon which Chapter 1 opens?

4. What happens to Getheren on the third morning after his departure from his homeland?

5. What is Genly Ai's mission?

(see the answer key)

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