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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. Who explains to the waitress that they will be putting on a play?
(a) Severian.
(b) Badlanders.
(c) Dr. Talos.
(d) Dorcas.

2. What does Thecla know her sister will never do?
(a) Marry Severian.
(b) Save her.
(c) Betray Vodalus.
(d) Return to the city.

3. What is the guild unable to pass on its own?
(a) Judgement.
(b) Safety tests.
(c) The gates of the city.
(d) New laws.

4. When Severian meets up with the group in the garden at the House of Absolute, who embraces him?
(a) Baldanders.
(b) Dr. Talos.
(c) Vodalus.
(d) Dorcas.

5. What confuses Severian about the challenge he is issued?
(a) How to make the magical bird fly.
(b) How to use a crossbow.
(c) How to duel with a plant.
(d) Why he can't use his sword.

Short Answer Questions

1. What do people ask Severian to put on their handkerchiefs on the day of Agilus' execution?

2. Why does Severian say he will meet with Agilus before he executes him?

3. What does Severian offer to help the green man do?

4. What is the woman charged with whom Severian will execute?

5. What is Severian caught by as he swims with the other boys?

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