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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 happens to Severian in the water when he tries to free himself?
(a) He pulls free easily.
(b) His friends help him out.
(c) He is captured by guards.
(d) He starts to drown.

2. Where is Severian sent as punishment?
(a) Thrax.
(b) Terminus Est.
(c) The graveyard.
(d) A cell.

3. What is Severian caught by as he swims with the other boys?
(a) A sea monster.
(b) A fisherman's line.
(c) A mermaid.
(d) Weeds.

4. What is in the river that Severian crosses on his way to the avern?
(a) Strange green mermaids.
(b) Many sparkling diamonds.
(c) Sea serpents.
(d) Dead people.

5. How does Severian travel across the river on his way to find the avern?
(a) On horseback.
(b) By ferry.
(c) He swims.
(d) On a large serpent.

Short Answer Questions

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

2. Who does Severian save in the cemetery?

3. What does Severian decide to do before completing his challenge?

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

5. Master Gurloes requests that Severian assist him in what?

(see the answer key)

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