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This test consists of 5 short answer questions, 10 short essay questions, and 1 (of 3) essay topics.
Short Answer Questions
1. As Severian and Jonas travel away from Vodalus' camp, what swoops near Severian's head?
2. When Severian meets up with the group in the garden at the House of Absolute, who embraces him?
3. What reason does Severian give for understanding if the reader no longer wishes to travel with him at the end of the book?
4. Where is the green man from?
5. What does the letter say Thecla did?
Short Essay Questions
1. What does Severian remind Vodalus of when he and Jonas are brought before Vodalus?
2. What does the green man tell Severian about Agia?
3. Why were Vodalus' men sent to get Severian?
4. Following the feast, Severian and Jonas are captured by guards. Where are they taken?
5. When Severian finds Dr. Talos and the others in the garden at the House of Absolute, what is Dr. Talos doing?
6. Why does Severian stop to look for his missing sword before he leaves the cave where the beasts attacked him?
7. What does the beautiful and frightening creature in the water tell Severian to try to get him to join her?
8. Why is Severian sad when he sees Agia and the archers after leaving the caves?
9. During the last play in the book, what happens that makes Severian think there will be a lot of trouble?
10. What do the beasts Severian encounters in the cave look like?
Essay Topics
Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:
Essay Topic 1
What changes does Severian undergo from the beginning of Shadow & Claw to the end? What events facilitate his growth?
Essay Topic 2
Describe what Severian's reaction to Thecla's letter reveals about his character? Why do you think a man in his position could be somewhat naive and gullible?
Essay Topic 3
How does the author build a sense of mystery in Shadow & Claw? What purpose does the element of mystery serve? Provide specific examples of mysterious events or statements to support your ideas.
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