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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Part 1: Chapter 16-24.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Where do the boys hide when they hear a commotion?
(a) In a tree.
(b) Behind the tombstones.
(c) Inside an empty grave.
(d) Behind thick bushes.

2. What will happen to Severian if he tries to leave the room he is placed in following Thecla's death?
(a) He will be imprisoned for life.
(b) He will be blinded.
(c) He will be killed.
(d) Nothing.

3. What do the boys swim across on their way back from the graveyard?
(a) A magical pool.
(b) A moat.
(c) A lake.
(d) A river.

4. What is the water like that the boys swim in on the way back from the graveyard?
(a) Very warm and bubbly.
(b) Muddy.
(c) Pristine.
(d) Clear green and full of algae.

5. After Severian falls into the water on the way to get the avern, what is dragged out of the water with him?
(a) A new sword.
(b) A young woman.
(c) Strange seaweed.
(d) A huge fish.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Dr. Talos convince a waitress that she could be?

2. What does Thecla know her sister will never do?

3. What does Thecla ask the head of the guild for?

4. Where is Severian sent to fetch books from?

5. What does Severian buy from Agilus?

(see the answer key)

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