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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Part 2: Chapter 16-23.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Whose thoughts overtake Severian while he sleeps in the prison at the House of Absolute?
(a) Thea's.
(b) Jonas'.
(c) Dorcas'.
(d) Thecla's.

2. Where does Vodalus tell Severian to go following the feast?
(a) The caves.
(b) The House of Absolute.
(c) The guild.
(d) Thrax.

3. Who is Agia's brother?
(a) Dr. Talos.
(b) Agilus.
(c) Vodalus.
(d) Severian.

4. What does Severian forget to bring with him when he goes to meet Thecla?
(a) The gemstone.
(b) A lantern.
(c) The Claw.
(d) His sword.

5. What is the woman charged with whom Severian will execute?
(a) Stealing coins from the church.
(b) Killing her son and husband.
(c) Consorting with Vodalus.
(d) Killing a priest.

Short Answer Questions

1. When Part 2 begins, who is Severian's assistant?

2. What has happened to the dog that Severian finds?

3. What does Severian buy from Agilus?

4. What do the boys swim across on their way back from the graveyard?

5. What is taking place in the town where Severian is working as an executioner?

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