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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 confuses Severian about the challenge he is issued?
(a) Why he can't use his sword.
(b) How to make the magical bird fly.
(c) How to use a crossbow.
(d) How to duel with a plant.

2. Severian believes that going over the process of the execution with Agilus will help give him what?
(a) Peace.
(b) An opportunity to prepare Agia.
(c) More fear and anguish.
(d) A chance to escape.

3. Who does Severian meet that is able to see the future?
(a) Jonas.
(b) Dr. Talos.
(c) The green man.
(d) Dorcas.

4. At the beginning of Part 1, Chapter 7, who tells Severian to take the books to the end cell?
(a) Drotte.
(b) Triskele.
(c) Agia.
(d) Vodalus.

5. How does Severian travel across the river on his way to find the avern?
(a) On a large serpent.
(b) By ferry.
(c) He swims.
(d) On horseback.

Short Answer Questions

1. At the beginning of the story Severian tells about his adventure as a boy. Where are Severian and the other boys?

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

3. What does the masked man give Severian in the shop?

4. How is Agilus executed?

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

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