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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. Where is Severian sent to fetch books from?
(a) The library.
(b) The guild office.
(c) The secret mausoleum.
(d) The school master.

2. What is Severian caught by as he swims with the other boys?
(a) A sea monster.
(b) A fisherman's line.
(c) Weeds.
(d) A mermaid.

3. What does a journeyman torturer wear as part of his uniform?
(a) A badge.
(b) A red cloak.
(c) A feathered mask.
(d) A bone mask and black cloak.

4. What orders does Severian find on Master Gurloes' table?
(a) Orders to torture and execute Vodalus.
(b) Orders to torture and execute Thecla.
(c) Orders to send Severian away from the guild.
(d) Order to torture Severian.

5. How does the guild celebrate Severian becoming a journeyman torturer?
(a) With an elaborate graduation ceremony.
(b) By giving him many gifts, including gold.
(c) With a feast.
(d) They do not celebrate.

Short Answer Questions

1. Who is the lover of Thecla's sister?

2. What does Master Gurloes ask Severian when he is summoned to the master's office?

3. What has happened to the dog that Severian finds?

4. After Thecla's death, what is missing from the room Severian is placed in?

5. Where do the boys intend to go when they leave the graveyard?

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