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

2. What does Severian's challenger claim after Severian is struck with the avern?
(a) Severian's possessions.
(b) Severian's position in the guild.
(c) That it was an accident.
(d) Severian's first born child.

3. What is taking place in the town where Severian is working as an executioner?
(a) A religious ceremony.
(b) The crowning of a new king.
(c) A triple beheading and a festival.
(d) A serious uprising.

4. Who explains to Severian that the masked man has issued a challenge?
(a) Dr. Talos.
(b) Agilus.
(c) Baldanders.
(d) Agia.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. What is an avern?

2. The liquid in the bottle is made from an animal that eats what?

3. What does Severian place on the soldier's head that brings the soldier back to life?

4. What do Severian and Dorcas decide to do with the gem?

5. Who or what throws Severian toward the surface of the water after he caught by something?

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