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This test consists of 5 multiple choice questions, 5 short answer questions, and 10 short essay questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What does Severian throw a coin into while in the House of Absolute?
(a) A bowl of water on the altar.
(b) A fountain.
(c) A beggar's can.
(d) A large vase in the entry hall.

2. When Part 2 begins, who is Severian's assistant?
(a) Agilus.
(b) Jonas.
(c) Dorcas.
(d) Vodalus.

3. What does Jonas hope to find by taking one of the portals?
(a) Dorcas.
(b) A way to fix himself.
(c) Wealth and happiness.
(d) His family.

4. What does Severian forget to bring with him when he goes to meet Thecla?
(a) The gemstone.
(b) The Claw.
(c) A lantern.
(d) His sword.

5. What does Vodalus make Severian and Jonas swear?
(a) To never marry or have children.
(b) An oath of loyalty.
(c) To leave the area and never return.
(d) They will not tell where he is hiding.

Short Answer Questions

1. Who does Severian find out Jolenta is after her death?

2. Who does Severian hear as he walks toward the garden at the House of Absolute?

3. What is taking place in the town where Severian is working as an executioner?

4. Who goes mad and attacks people during the Dr. Talos' final play?

5. What does Severian find in the water after being attacked in the cave?

Short Essay Questions

1. Why is Severian unable to kill Agia?

2. Why is Severian sad when he sees Agia and the archers after leaving the caves?

3. Following the feast, Severian and Jonas are captured by guards. Where are they taken?

4. Why does Dorcas cry when Severian and Jolenta return from the rivers edge?

5. What does Severian say about the magic fountain that leads the reader to believe it may have been correct about Severian's future?

6. Why does Severian gain Thecla's memories and thoughts?

7. What happens to Hildegrin while the witches are in a trance?

8. What does Dorcas tell Severian about her memories when they are reunited in the garden?

9. What do Dr. Talos and Baldanders plan to do when they leave the group toward the end of the book?

10. Why does Severian begin to feel sick while he is waiting for the feast to begin?

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