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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. What is in the river that Severian crosses on his way to the avern?
(a) Strange green mermaids.
(b) Dead people.
(c) Sea serpents.
(d) Many sparkling diamonds.

2. Following breakfast with Dr. Talos and Baldanders, what catches Severian's attention outside of a shop?
(a) A sword with an elaborately carved hilt.
(b) A painting.
(c) A beautiful woman.
(d) An enormous man.

3. After the play, Severian falls asleep and dreams of whom?
(a) Dorcas.
(b) Master Gurloes.
(c) Master Malrubius and Triskele.
(d) The waitress.

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

5. What makes the things that attack Severian in the cave finally run in fear?
(a) A groaning sound.
(b) The sight of Severian's sword.
(c) The dragon.
(d) The Claw.

Short Answer Questions

1. Apprentices under the age of 18 aren't allowed to have what?

2. What does Severian find in the water after being attacked in the cave?

3. Where is the green man from?

4. After Thecla's death, what is missing from the room Severian is placed in?

5. What does the green man say has been integrated into his blood?

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