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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. What does Thecla ask the head of the guild for?
(a) A knife.
(b) An elaborate meal with wine.
(c) A pen and paper.
(d) Someone to come and sit with her.

2. After the play, Severian falls asleep and dreams of whom?
(a) The waitress.
(b) Dorcas.
(c) Master Gurloes.
(d) Master Malrubius and Triskele.

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

4. What do people ask Severian to put on their handkerchiefs on the day of Agilus' execution?
(a) Blood.
(b) A blessing.
(c) His initials.
(d) Dirt from the execution site.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. Why does Severian say he will meet with Agilus before he executes him?

2. Where do the boys hide when they hear a commotion?

3. Who takes Severian to find the avern?

4. Who is hoping that Vodalus can be captured by holding and torturing Thecla?

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

(see the answer key)

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