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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Part 2: Chapter 1-6.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. How does the guild celebrate Severian becoming a journeyman torturer?
(a) They do not celebrate.
(b) With an elaborate graduation ceremony.
(c) By giving him many gifts, including gold.
(d) With a feast.

2. What is the name of the man in the shop Severian visits after breakfast with Dr. Talos and Baldanders?
(a) Thrax.
(b) Agilus.
(c) Agia.
(d) Jonas.

3. Who is Barnach?
(a) Severian's assistant.
(b) A priest.
(c) A servant of Vodalus.
(d) A fellow executioner.

4. What does Severian hear as he executes Agilus?
(a) A strange man yelling.
(b) Pure silence.
(c) An eagle's cry.
(d) Agia screaming.

5. At the beginning of the story Severian tells about his adventure as a boy. Where are Severian and the other boys?
(a) At the gate of the cemetery.
(b) Hiding in a mausoleum.
(c) At the school.
(d) Near the river.

Short Answer Questions

1. After Severian falls into the water on the way to get the avern, what is dragged out of the water with him?

2. What is Severian attacked by in the cave?

3. Who do Baldanders, Dr. Talos and Severian convince to sit with them for breakfast?

4. What do the green man's cells feed on?

5. What orders does Severian find on Master Gurloes' table?

(see the answer key)

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