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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. Where do the boys hide when they hear a commotion?
(a) Behind thick bushes.
(b) Behind the tombstones.
(c) In a tree.
(d) Inside an empty grave.

2. What does the letter say Thecla did?
(a) Faked her death.
(b) Murdered Vodalus.
(c) Married the master of the guild.
(d) Killed the green man.

3. What does Severian hear as he executes Agilus?
(a) Agia screaming.
(b) Pure silence.
(c) A strange man yelling.
(d) An eagle's cry.

4. What kind of apprentices are Severian and the other boys?
(a) Executioner.
(b) Magician.
(c) Torturer.
(d) Carpenter.

5. Who takes Severian to find the avern?
(a) Dorcas.
(b) Dr. Talos.
(c) Agilus.
(d) Agia.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Thecla give Severian?

2. Who explains to Severian that the masked man has issued a challenge?

3. How is Thecla treated during her imprisonment?

4. Master Gurloes requests that Severian assist him in what?

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

(see the answer key)

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