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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. Dorcas leaves the room after finding Agia trying to seduce Severian. What does Severian find?
(a) The Claw.
(b) A necklace.
(c) A note.
(d) A glowing stone.

2. What does Severian realize about Dorcas after he executes Agilus?
(a) She is his mother.
(b) He loves her.
(c) She is afraid of him.
(d) He hates her.

3. What do the boys swim across on their way back from the graveyard?
(a) A river.
(b) A magical pool.
(c) A lake.
(d) A moat.

4. Who or what throws Severian toward the surface of the water after he caught by something?
(a) A huge serpent.
(b) A woman.
(c) Vodalus.
(d) His friends.

5. At the execution, how does the odd man in the crowd attempt to communicate with Severian?
(a) Using sign language.
(b) In Severian's native tongue.
(c) In weird riddles.
(d) With notes written on parchment.

Short Answer Questions

1. What happens to Severian in the water when he tries to free himself?

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

3. What gift does Severian receive before leaving the guild?

4. What is Severian in charge of for the people sent to the guild?

5. What kind of apprentices are Severian and the other boys?

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