View a FREE sample

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

Multiple Choice Questions

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

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

3. What does Severian lose during his struggle in the cave?
(a) The Claw.
(b) His lantern.
(c) The letter from Thecla.
(d) His sword.

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

5. When does Jonas capture the beast that killed the soldier?
(a) The following morning.
(b) While it is sleeping.
(c) While it is feeding its young.
(d) While it is feeding.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does a journeyman torturer wear as part of his uniform?

2. While escaping from the prison in the House of Absolute, Severian and Jonas find a room with what in it?

3. What does Jonas do when Severian is done reading to him?

4. After breakfast, what does Severian go to find when he leaves Dr. Talos?

5. What does Vodalus order Severian to take a mouthful of at the feast?

(see the answer key)

This section contains 245 words (approx. 1 page at 300 words per page) View a FREE sample