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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Part 2: Chapter 16-23.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. How long have some of the families been in the prison in the House of Absolute?
(a) Two generations.
(b) Thirty days.
(c) Seven generations.
(d) A year.

2. After breakfast, what does Severian go to find when he leaves Dr. Talos?
(a) New actors.
(b) Suitable clothes.
(c) A script for a play.
(d) A magical gem.

3. What does Severian borrow from Jonas after reading the letter slid under the door?
(a) His horse.
(b) A dagger.
(c) His sword.
(d) A scroll of paper.

4. What kinds of weapons are carried by the person or people who attack the men in the graveyard?
(a) Axes.
(b) Spears.
(c) Guns.
(d) Crossbows.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. What do the green man's cells feed on?

2. Why can't the green man go home?

3. Who do Baldanders, Dr. Talos and Severian convince to sit with them for breakfast?

4. After Thecla's death, what is missing from the room Severian is placed in?

5. What does Severian throw a coin into while in the House of Absolute?

(see the answer key)

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