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

2. Who is Agia's brother?
(a) Vodalus.
(b) Agilus.
(c) Dr. Talos.
(d) Severian.

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

4. What is Severian in charge of for the people sent to the guild?
(a) Assigning their punishments.
(b) Their cells.
(c) Their meals.
(d) Their education.

5. What is Dorcas unable to remember?
(a) Severian's name.
(b) Her name.
(c) Her child's name.
(d) Anything before she is dragged from the river.

Short Answer Questions

1. How does the guild celebrate Severian becoming a journeyman torturer?

2. What has Severian been challenged to do by the masked man?

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

4. What is the name of the man in the shop Severian visits after breakfast with Dr. Talos and Baldanders?

5. Following breakfast with Dr. Talos and Baldanders, what catches Severian's attention outside of a shop?

(see the answer key)

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