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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Part 1: Chapter 16-24.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. 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.

2. Following breakfast with Dr. Talos and Baldanders, what catches Severian's attention outside of a shop?
(a) A beautiful woman.
(b) A sword with an elaborately carved hilt.
(c) A painting.
(d) An enormous man.

3. What is Severian in charge of for the people sent to the guild?
(a) Their cells.
(b) Their education.
(c) Their meals.
(d) Assigning their punishments.

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

5. What is the guild forbidden to have in regards to the people sent there?
(a) Prejudice.
(b) Mercy.
(c) Nice rooms.
(d) Joy.

Short Answer Questions

1. How is Thecla treated during her imprisonment?

2. What does Severian steal from the kitchen?

3. What has Severian been challenged to do by the masked man?

4. Who sent the people to the guild?

5. What is Dorcas unable to remember?

(see the answer key)

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