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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 does Severian throw a coin into while in the House of Absolute?
(a) A large vase in the entry hall.
(b) A bowl of water on the altar.
(c) A fountain.
(d) A beggar's can.

2. Severian gives Agilus instructions to prevent what at his execution?
(a) Being sick or relieving himself.
(b) A prolonged death.
(c) Angering the crowds.
(d) Speaking.

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

4. What has become of Thecla's body?
(a) It remains buried in the cemetery.
(b) It was thrown in the river.
(c) It was burned.
(d) It was used to make Severian's drink.

5. In the House of Absolute, what turns out to be portals to other dimensions?
(a) The mirrors.
(b) Paintings in the hallway.
(c) The windows.
(d) The prison cells.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Severian find in the water after being attacked in the cave?

2. What does Thecla hope for while she is imprisoned?

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

4. What does one of the men who captured Severian and Jonas accidentally kill himself with?

5. Severian believes that going over the process of the execution with Agilus will help give him what?

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