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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. How does the guild celebrate Severian becoming a journeyman torturer?
(a) With an elaborate graduation ceremony.
(b) By giving him many gifts, including gold.
(c) With a feast.
(d) They do not celebrate.

2. Who does Severian sleep with before Agilus' execution?
(a) Dorcas.
(b) Agia.
(c) No one.
(d) Thecla.

3. Severian believes that going over the process of the execution with Agilus will help give him what?
(a) An opportunity to prepare Agia.
(b) More fear and anguish.
(c) A chance to escape.
(d) Peace.

4. Apprentices under the age of 18 aren't allowed to have what?
(a) Cloaks.
(b) Books.
(c) Pets.
(d) Money.

5. What does Severian buy from Agilus?
(a) A cloak.
(b) A gem.
(c) A book.
(d) A sword.

Short Answer Questions

1. At the beginning of the story Severian tells about his adventure as a boy. Where are Severian and the other boys?

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

3. What is in the river that Severian crosses on his way to the avern?

4. What is the guild unable to pass on its own?

5. Severian gives Agilus instructions to prevent what at his execution?

(see the answer key)

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