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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. Who does Severian see in the crowd when Barnach is dragged from his home?
(a) Agia.
(b) Thecla.
(c) Vodalus.
(d) Drotte.

2. What are Severian and his challenger wearing when they enter the arena?
(a) Cloaks.
(b) Full suits of armor.
(c) Only red pants.
(d) Boots and masks.

3. What orders does Severian find on Master Gurloes' table?
(a) Orders to torture and execute Thecla.
(b) Order to torture Severian.
(c) Orders to send Severian away from the guild.
(d) Orders to torture and execute Vodalus.

4. What frightens the driver of Severian's carriage on his way to find the avern?
(a) Severian's eyes.
(b) Severian's mask.
(c) The gemstone.
(d) Severian's sword.

5. What will happen to a person who is pricked by an avern?
(a) They will become blind and deaf.
(b) They will die.
(c) They will turn to stone.
(d) They will go insane.

Short Answer Questions

1. Why does Severian say he will meet with Agilus before he executes him?

2. What does Master Gurloes ask Severian when he is summoned to the master's office?

3. Who is Hethor?

4. What is Severian given by the man he saves?

5. Who explains to the waitress that they will be putting on a play?

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