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Shadow & Claw | Quiz

Gene Wolfe
This Study Guide consists of approximately 49 pages of chapter summaries, quotes, character analysis, themes, and more - everything you need to sharpen your knowledge of Shadow & Claw.

Shadow & Claw | Quiz

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1)

What does Severian buy from Agilus? (from Part 1: Chapter 16-24)

A book.
A gem.
A sword.
A cloak.
2)

Where do Severian, Dorcas and Jolenta camp? (from Part 2: Chapter 24-31)

In the mountains.
Near a stream.
In a cave.
In a magical tent made of leaves.
3)

When Severian, Dorcas and Agia are returning from gathering the avern, where do they stop to eat? (from Part 1: Chapter 25-35)

The inn.
Agia's house.
A marked spot in the woods.
The guild.
4)

Who is Hildegrin? (from Part 1: Chapter 16-24)

Severian's father.
The man who challenged Severian.
Drotte's brother.
The ferryman.
5)

Severian believes that going over the process of the execution with Agilus will help give him what? (from Part 1: Chapter 25-35)

More fear and anguish.
An opportunity to prepare Agia.
Peace.
A chance to escape.
6)

When Part 2 begins, who is Severian's assistant? (from Part 2: Chapter 1-6)

Dorcas.
Jonas.
Agilus.
Vodalus.
7)

Why do Severian and Dorcas have to carry Jolenta after the last play? (from Part 2: Chapter 24-31)

She is very ill.
She broke her ankle while running from the play.
She is fast asleep.
Dr. Talos beat her.
8)

Severian and Dorcas decide that Jolenta's wounds were caused by what? (from Part 2: Chapter 24-31)

Angry villagers.
Thorny branches.
An animal attack.
Her own hand.
9)

What direction do the priestesses travel in after leaving the city? (from Part 1: Chapter 25-35)

East.
South.
West.
North.
10)

Dorcas leaves the room after finding Agia trying to seduce Severian. What does Severian find? (from Part 1: Chapter 25-35)

A necklace.
The Claw.
A note.
A glowing stone.
11)

What has become of Thecla's body? (from Part 2: Chapter 7-15)

It was burned.
It remains buried in the cemetery.
It was thrown in the river.
It was used to make Severian's drink.
12)

What does Severian offer to help the green man do? (from Part 2: Chapter 1-6)

Escape.
Get revenge.
Return home.
Fight the people holding him captive.
13)

Who is naked and crying for Agilus in the prison? (from Part 1: Chapter 25-35)

Thecla.
Agia.
Dorcas.
Drotte.
14)

What does Severian throw a coin into while in the House of Absolute? (from Part 2: Chapter 16-23)

A fountain.
A large vase in the entry hall.
A bowl of water on the altar.
A beggar's can.
15)

What does Severian decide to do before completing his challenge? (from Part 1: Chapter 16-24)

Give his sword to Agilus.
Nap for strength.
Pray.
Eat.
16)

What is Severian's reaction when he realizes why the body was stolen from the graveyard? (from Part 2: Chapter 7-15)

He becomes sick.
He can't wait to drink the liquid.
He is relieved.
He is excited.
17)

Where is Severian supposed to find Dorcas at the House of Absolute? (from Part 2: Chapter 16-23)

In the garden.
In the great hall.
In the prison.
In the throne room.
18)

What does Severian find in the water after being attacked in the cave? (from Part 2: Chapter 1-6)

A crocodile.
A gold coin.
His sword.
The Claw.
19)

Why doesn't Dr. Talos want the crowd at the final play in the book to be frightened away? (from Part 2: Chapter 24-31)

They might get angry.
They are wealthy.
They won't come back to another play.
He is afraid they will be arrested.
20)

Where are the wounds that Jolenta is bleeding from? (from Part 2: Chapter 24-31)

Her eyes.
Her wrists.
Her legs.
Her belly.
21)

Who is Hethor? (from Part 1: Chapter 25-35)

An executioner.
Agia's brother.
Severian's grandfather.
The odd man who stammers.
22)

What does Vodalus tell Severian to throw away? (from Part 2: Chapter 7-15)

The Claw.
His executioner's axe.
The letter from Thecla.
His sword.
23)

Who does Severian see in the crowd when Barnach is dragged from his home? (from Part 2: Chapter 1-6)

Drotte.
Thecla.
Agia.
Vodalus.
24)

What do Severian and Jonas decide to do before the feast with Vodalus? (from Part 2: Chapter 7-15)

Ask for a different drink.
Refuse to eat.
Run away.
Confront Vodalus.
25)

What is in the river that Severian crosses on his way to the avern? (from Part 1: Chapter 16-24)

Dead people.
Sea serpents.
Many sparkling diamonds.
Strange green mermaids.
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