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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) On horseback.
(c) He swims.
(d) By ferry.

2. What is the guild unable to pass on its own?
(a) New laws.
(b) Safety tests.
(c) Judgement.
(d) The gates of the city.

3. Who is the lover of Thecla's sister?
(a) Jonas.
(b) Severian.
(c) Master Gurloes.
(d) Vodalus.

4. What does Severian steal from the kitchen?
(a) A knife.
(b) Food.
(c) Gold coins.
(d) An axe.

5. How is Thecla treated during her imprisonment?
(a) She is kept in the dark with no water.
(b) She is isolated from all contact.
(c) With special consideration.
(d) She is beaten and tortured frequently.

Short Answer Questions

1. When a new woman is brought to the guild, to which cell is she assigned?

2. What is Severian caught by as he swims with the other boys?

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

4. What are the men in the graveyard doing when Severian sees them?

5. What will happen to Severian if he tries to leave the room he is placed in following Thecla's death?

(see the answer key)

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