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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. How long have some of the families been in the prison in the House of Absolute?
(a) Two generations.
(b) Thirty days.
(c) Seven generations.
(d) A year.

2. When a new woman is brought to the guild, to which cell is she assigned?
(a) As far from Thecla's cell as possible.
(b) Near Severian's rooms.
(c) The same cell as Thecla.
(d) Next to Thecla's.

3. What do Severian and Dorcas decide to do with the gem?
(a) Return it to the altar.
(b) Keep it and hide it.
(c) Sell it to the strange man.
(d) Take it to the master of the guild.

4. What will happen to Severian if he tries to leave the room he is placed in following Thecla's death?
(a) He will be blinded.
(b) He will be killed.
(c) He will be imprisoned for life.
(d) Nothing.

5. The liquid in the bottle is made from an animal that eats what?
(a) Algae.
(b) Averns.
(c) Dead human flesh.
(d) Dragon flesh.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Thecla hope for while she is imprisoned?

2. Who is hoping that Vodalus can be captured by holding and torturing Thecla?

3. What direction do the priestesses travel in after leaving the city?

4. When he exits the caves, what does Severian have to dodge?

5. What or who attacks Severian and Jonas after bringing the soldier back to life?

(see the answer key)

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