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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 are the men in the graveyard doing when Severian sees them?
(a) Plotting to overthrow the king.
(b) Exchanging weapons.
(c) Fighting.
(d) Grave robbing.

2. How is Thecla treated during her imprisonment?
(a) She is beaten and tortured frequently.
(b) She is isolated from all contact.
(c) With special consideration.
(d) She is kept in the dark with no water.

3. What is Severian given by the man he saves?
(a) A gold coin.
(b) A book.
(c) An evil gemstone.
(d) A sword.

4. Who or what throws Severian toward the surface of the water after he caught by something?
(a) A huge serpent.
(b) Vodalus.
(c) A woman.
(d) His friends.

5. Who sent the people to the guild?
(a) Their families.
(b) The courts.
(c) The priests.
(d) The magicians.

Short Answer Questions

1. What gift does Severian receive before leaving the guild?

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

3. Who do Baldanders, Dr. Talos and Severian convince to sit with them for breakfast?

4. What does Severian buy from Agilus?

5. Who slides a letter under the door while Severian and Jonas sit talking?

(see the answer key)

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