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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Part 2: Chapter 24-31.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What is taking place in the town where Severian is working as an executioner?
(a) A triple beheading and a festival.
(b) A serious uprising.
(c) A religious ceremony.
(d) The crowning of a new king.

2. What does one of the men who captured Severian and Jonas accidentally kill himself with?
(a) The Claw.
(b) An avern.
(c) Severian's sword.
(d) A crossbow.

3. What does Vodalus order Severian to take a mouthful of at the feast?
(a) Wine.
(b) Avern.
(c) Crocodile meat.
(d) The animal elixir.

4. Who or what throws Severian toward the surface of the water after he caught by something?
(a) Vodalus.
(b) A woman.
(c) His friends.
(d) A huge serpent.

5. Who does Severian hear as he walks toward the garden at the House of Absolute?
(a) Dr. Talos.
(b) Jolenta.
(c) Vodalus.
(d) Jonas.

Short Answer Questions

1. Who slides a letter under the door while Severian and Jonas sit talking?

2. What does Jonas hope to find by taking one of the portals?

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

4. When Severian, Dorcas and Agia are returning from gathering the avern, where do they stop to eat?

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

(see the answer key)

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