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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Part 2: Chapter 7-15.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What does the masked man give Severian in the shop?
(a) A secret book.
(b) A gem.
(c) A small piece of metal.
(d) A smooth stone.

2. When Severian and Dorcas come upon Dr. Talos and Baldanders performing a play, how does Dr. Talos introduce them to the crowd?
(a) Death and Innocence have arrived.
(b) Love and Anger have arrived.
(c) Our dear friends Dorcas and Severian.
(d) Mr. and Mrs. Death.

3. What is the name of the man in the shop Severian visits after breakfast with Dr. Talos and Baldanders?
(a) Agilus.
(b) Thrax.
(c) Agia.
(d) Jonas.

4. What kinds of weapons are carried by the person or people who attack the men in the graveyard?
(a) Guns.
(b) Axes.
(c) Spears.
(d) Crossbows.

5. What does Master Gurloes ask Severian when he is summoned to the master's office?
(a) If he wants to be a torturer.
(b) For information about Drotte.
(c) If he wants to be the master of the guild.
(d) What Thecla has told him.

Short Answer Questions

1. What frightens the driver of Severian's carriage on his way to find the avern?

2. When Severian, Dorcas and Agia are returning from gathering the avern, where do they stop to eat?

3. As Severian and Jonas travel away from Vodalus' camp, what swoops near Severian's head?

4. What are Severian and his challenger wearing when they enter the arena?

5. Who does Severian sleep with before Agilus' execution?

(see the answer key)

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