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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 does Severian meet that is able to see the future?
(a) Dr. Talos.
(b) Dorcas.
(c) Jonas.
(d) The green man.

2. What is Severian's reaction when he realizes why the body was stolen from the graveyard?
(a) He is excited.
(b) He is relieved.
(c) He becomes sick.
(d) He can't wait to drink the liquid.

3. How many men do Severian and the boys see in the graveyard?
(a) Seven.
(b) Five.
(c) Two.
(d) One.

4. What does Thecla ask the head of the guild for?
(a) A pen and paper.
(b) Someone to come and sit with her.
(c) An elaborate meal with wine.
(d) A knife.

5. What does Jonas do when Severian is done reading to him?
(a) Weeps.
(b) Just sits.
(c) Begins to chant in another language.
(d) Dies.

Short Answer Questions

1. Whose thoughts overtake Severian while he sleeps in the prison at the House of Absolute?

2. Where does the green man say Agia is?

3. When does Jonas capture the beast that killed the soldier?

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

5. What does Thecla hope for while she is imprisoned?

(see the answer key)

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