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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Part 1: Chapter 16-24.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Who is Hildegrin?
(a) The man who challenged Severian.
(b) The ferryman.
(c) Drotte's brother.
(d) Severian's father.

2. What gift does Severian receive before leaving the guild?
(a) A bag of gold coins.
(b) A gem.
(c) A sword.
(d) A crossbow.

3. Following breakfast with Dr. Talos and Baldanders, what catches Severian's attention outside of a shop?
(a) A sword with an elaborately carved hilt.
(b) A painting.
(c) An enormous man.
(d) A beautiful woman.

4. What has happened to the dog that Severian finds?
(a) It is lost.
(b) It has been tortured.
(c) It has been dyed a different color.
(d) It has been shot.

5. How does the guild refer to the people who are sent there?
(a) Dead men walking.
(b) Subjects.
(c) Clients.
(d) Friends.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does a journeyman torturer wear as part of his uniform?

2. Who does Severian save in the cemetery?

3. What does Thecla hope for while she is imprisoned?

4. What is the guild unable to pass on its own?

5. What is Master Gurloes' position in the guild?

(see the answer key)

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