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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Part 1: Chapter 25-35.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Who do Baldanders, Dr. Talos and Severian convince to sit with them for breakfast?
(a) Jonas.
(b) A waitress.
(c) Agilus.
(d) Vodalus.

2. When a new woman is brought to the guild, to which cell is she assigned?
(a) As far from Thecla's cell as possible.
(b) Next to Thecla's.
(c) Near Severian's rooms.
(d) The same cell as Thecla.

3. How does the guild refer to the people who are sent there?
(a) Dead men walking.
(b) Friends.
(c) Clients.
(d) Subjects.

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

5. At the beginning of the story Severian tells about his adventure as a boy. Where are Severian and the other boys?
(a) Near the river.
(b) At the school.
(c) At the gate of the cemetery.
(d) Hiding in a mausoleum.

Short Answer Questions

1. Where is Severian sent to fetch books from?

2. What is Severian given by the man he saves?

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

4. When Severian and Dorcas come upon Dr. Talos and Baldanders performing a play, how does Dr. Talos introduce them to the crowd?

5. Who is Hildegrin?

(see the answer key)

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