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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. How does Severian travel across the river on his way to find the avern?
(a) On a large serpent.
(b) By ferry.
(c) On horseback.
(d) He swims.

2. What does the the priestess look at to determine if Severian is guilty of stealing the Claw?
(a) His hands.
(b) Bones of a bird.
(c) A crystal ball.
(d) His eyes.

3. Who is Hildegrin?
(a) Severian's father.
(b) The ferryman.
(c) Drotte's brother.
(d) The man who challenged Severian.

4. What does Thecla know her sister will never do?
(a) Betray Vodalus.
(b) Marry Severian.
(c) Save her.
(d) Return to the city.

5. What will happen to a person who is pricked by an avern?
(a) They will go insane.
(b) They will turn to stone.
(c) They will die.
(d) They will become blind and deaf.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Severian decide to do before completing his challenge?

2. What does the man in the shop offer to purchase from Severian?

3. After breakfast, what does Severian go to find when he leaves Dr. Talos?

4. What does Severian buy from Agilus?

5. What is the guild forbidden to have in regards to the people sent there?

(see the answer key)

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