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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. What does Severian steal from the kitchen?
(a) Gold coins.
(b) Food.
(c) A knife.
(d) An axe.

2. What does Thecla give Severian?
(a) Money.
(b) Books.
(c) Gold coins.
(d) Information.

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

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

5. Master Gurloes requests that Severian assist him in what?
(a) Teaching the apprentices.
(b) Choosing punishments.
(c) Thecla's punishment.
(d) Catching Vodalus.

Short Answer Questions

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

2. At the beginning of the story Severian tells about his adventure as a boy. Where are Severian and the other boys?

3. What happens to Severian in the water when he tries to free himself?

4. What does Severian forget to bring with him when he goes to meet Thecla?

5. What do Severian and Jonas decide to do before the feast with Vodalus?

(see the answer key)

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