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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. What does Severian find in his satchel following Agilus' execution?
(a) A gold coin.
(b) The Claw of the Conciliator.
(c) A letter from Agia.
(d) A green dagger.

2. What does Jonas hope to find by taking one of the portals?
(a) A way to fix himself.
(b) His family.
(c) Dorcas.
(d) Wealth and happiness.

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

4. What does one of the men who captured Severian and Jonas accidentally kill himself with?
(a) The Claw.
(b) Severian's sword.
(c) An avern.
(d) A crossbow.

5. Who is naked and crying for Agilus in the prison?
(a) Agia.
(b) Drotte.
(c) Dorcas.
(d) Thecla.

Short Answer Questions

1. What makes the things that attack Severian in the cave finally run in fear?

2. What is the woman charged with whom Severian will execute?

3. Why is Agilus arrested after Severian battles his challenger?

4. Severian believes that going over the process of the execution with Agilus will help give him what?

5. What does Severian buy from Agilus?

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