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

2. Who does Severian save in the cemetery?
(a) Vodalus.
(b) Thecla.
(c) Triskele.
(d) Jonas.

3. When a new woman is brought to the guild, to which cell is she assigned?
(a) The same cell as Thecla.
(b) Next to Thecla's.
(c) As far from Thecla's cell as possible.
(d) Near Severian's rooms.

4. After Thecla's death, what is missing from the room Severian is placed in?
(a) Windows.
(b) A door.
(c) Guards.
(d) Locks.

5. What does Thecla know her sister will never do?
(a) Save her.
(b) Betray Vodalus.
(c) Marry Severian.
(d) Return to the city.

Short Answer Questions

1. What confuses Severian about the challenge he is issued?

2. What do the boys swim across on their way back from the graveyard?

3. Who attacks the men in the graveyard?

4. Who takes Severian to find the avern?

5. After Severian falls into the water on the way to get the avern, what is dragged out of the water with him?

(see the answer key)

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