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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Part 2: Chapter 1-6.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. At the beginning of the story Severian tells about his adventure as a boy. Where are Severian and the other boys?
(a) At the school.
(b) Near the river.
(c) Hiding in a mausoleum.
(d) At the gate of the cemetery.

2. What does the man in the shop offer to purchase from Severian?
(a) His magical gem.
(b) His sword.
(c) His mask and cloak.
(d) His book.

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

4. Who explains to the waitress that they will be putting on a play?
(a) Dr. Talos.
(b) Severian.
(c) Badlanders.
(d) Dorcas.

5. When Severian wakes up following the challenge, who is sitting in the chair next to him?
(a) Agia.
(b) A ghost.
(c) Agilus.
(d) Dorcas.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Severian name the dog?

2. What has happened to the dog that Severian finds?

3. Who does Severian sleep with before Agilus' execution?

4. Why can't the green man go home?

5. Where is Severian sent to fetch books from?

(see the answer key)

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