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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Part 2: Chapter 7-15.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Severian gives Agilus instructions to prevent what at his execution?
(a) Speaking.
(b) Angering the crowds.
(c) A prolonged death.
(d) Being sick or relieving himself.

2. What does Severian place on the soldier's head that brings the soldier back to life?
(a) The Claw.
(b) Dragon blood.
(c) The animal elixir.
(d) His hand.

3. What do Dorcas and Severian see after Agilus' execution that disappears almost as soon as they spy it?
(a) A dragon.
(b) An group of angels.
(c) Agilus' ghost.
(d) A flying building.

4. What does Severian's challenger claim after Severian is struck with the avern?
(a) Severian's position in the guild.
(b) That it was an accident.
(c) Severian's possessions.
(d) Severian's first born child.

5. What does Vodalus order Severian to take a mouthful of at the feast?
(a) Avern.
(b) Crocodile meat.
(c) Wine.
(d) The animal elixir.

Short Answer Questions

1. Why does Severian say he will meet with Agilus before he executes him?

2. Who is the lover of Thecla's sister?

3. Whose office is Severian taken to after Thecla's death?

4. What do the prisoners tell Severian and Jonas happens to the prisoners there?

5. When Severian and Dorcas come upon Dr. Talos and Baldanders performing a play, how does Dr. Talos introduce them to the crowd?

(see the answer key)

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