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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Part 1: Chapter 7-15.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Who or what throws Severian toward the surface of the water after he caught by something?
(a) Vodalus.
(b) His friends.
(c) A huge serpent.
(d) A woman.

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

3. At the beginning of Part 1, Chapter 7, who tells Severian to take the books to the end cell?
(a) Drotte.
(b) Vodalus.
(c) Triskele.
(d) Agia.

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

5. What will happen to Severian if he tries to leave the room he is placed in following Thecla's death?
(a) He will be killed.
(b) He will be blinded.
(c) Nothing.
(d) He will be imprisoned for life.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does a journeyman torturer wear as part of his uniform?

2. What does Thecla know her sister will never do?

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

4. What kind of apprentices are Severian and the other boys?

5. Who does Severian save in the cemetery?

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