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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. Who takes Severian to find the avern?
(a) Dr. Talos.
(b) Agilus.
(c) Agia.
(d) Dorcas.

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

3. Who has a part in a play ready for Severian when they meet in the garden at the House of Absolute?
(a) Jolenta.
(b) Dorcas.
(c) Dr. Talos.
(d) Baldanders.

4. At the execution, how does the odd man in the crowd attempt to communicate with Severian?
(a) In weird riddles.
(b) In Severian's native tongue.
(c) With notes written on parchment.
(d) Using sign language.

5. Why does Severian say he will meet with Agilus before he executes him?
(a) He wants to give Agilus a chance to plead his case.
(b) He wants to pardon Agilus.
(c) He wants to tell Agilus how much he hates him.
(d) Tradition demands it.

Short Answer Questions

1. At the beginning of the story Severian tells about his adventure as a boy. Where are Severian and the other boys?

2. What are the men in the graveyard doing when Severian sees them?

3. When he exits the caves, what does Severian have to dodge?

4. What does Severian hear as he executes Agilus?

5. Who does Severian think he hears outside his door just after he has become a journeyman torturer?

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