Shadow & Claw Test | Final Test - Medium

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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 is Severian's reaction when he realizes why the body was stolen from the graveyard?
(a) He is relieved.
(b) He is excited.
(c) He can't wait to drink the liquid.
(d) He becomes sick.

2. Why do Severian and Dorcas have to carry Jolenta after the last play?
(a) Dr. Talos beat her.
(b) She is fast asleep.
(c) She broke her ankle while running from the play.
(d) She is very ill.

3. In the House of Absolute, what turns out to be portals to other dimensions?
(a) Paintings in the hallway.
(b) The prison cells.
(c) The windows.
(d) The mirrors.

4. What part of the animal is the liquid in the bottle gathered from?
(a) The blood.
(b) The brain.
(c) The liver.
(d) The heart.

5. What does Severian offer to help the green man do?
(a) Fight the people holding him captive.
(b) Escape.
(c) Get revenge.
(d) Return home.

Short Answer Questions

1. How long have some of the families been in the prison in the House of Absolute?

2. When Thea meets with Severian, what information does Severian give Thea?

3. Who does Severian meet that is able to see the future?

4. What do Severian and Jonas decide to do before the feast with Vodalus?

5. Where does Vodalus tell Severian he can find Dorcas?

Short Essay Questions

1. What does the magic fountain show Severian when he throws a coin into it?

2. In Thecla's letter to Severian, how does she say she escaped?

3. Why were Vodalus' men sent to get Severian?

4. During the last play in the book, what happens that makes Severian think there will be a lot of trouble?

5. What does the green man tell Severian about Agia?

6. Why does Severian stop to look for his missing sword before he leaves the cave where the beasts attacked him?

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

8. What does the beautiful and frightening creature in the water tell Severian to try to get him to join her?

9. Why does Jonas leave Severian and Agia alone while he goes to get the horses?

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

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