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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 is Barnach?
(a) A priest.
(b) Severian's assistant.
(c) A fellow executioner.
(d) A servant of Vodalus.

2. 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.

3. Whose men capture Severian and Jonas after Severian confronts Agia?
(a) The Autarch's.
(b) Vodalus'.
(c) The priestesses'.
(d) Dr. Talos'.

4. What does Thecla hope for while she is imprisoned?
(a) Vodalus will give himself up.
(b) Jonas will fall in love with her.
(c) To be let go.
(d) Her sister will save her.

5. What does Severian realize about Dorcas after he executes Agilus?
(a) She is afraid of him.
(b) She is his mother.
(c) He hates her.
(d) He loves her.

Short Answer Questions

1. Who takes Severian to find the avern?

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

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

4. After Severian falls into the water on the way to get the avern, what is dragged out of the water with him?

5. Who sent the people to the guild?

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