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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. When Severian wakes up following the challenge, who is sitting in the chair next to him?
(a) A ghost.
(b) Agilus.
(c) Agia.
(d) Dorcas.

2. Why is Agilus arrested after Severian battles his challenger?
(a) He stole Severian's sword.
(b) He cheated.
(c) He killed several people in the crowd.
(d) He lied about his identity.

3. Whose men capture Severian and Jonas after Severian confronts Agia?
(a) The Autarch's.
(b) Vodalus'.
(c) Dr. Talos'.
(d) The priestesses'.

4. Who explains to Severian that the masked man has issued a challenge?
(a) Agilus.
(b) Baldanders.
(c) Dr. Talos.
(d) Agia.

5. What does Vodalus tell Severian to throw away?
(a) The letter from Thecla.
(b) His executioner's axe.
(c) The Claw.
(d) His sword.

Short Answer Questions

1. Who does Severian sleep with before Agilus' execution?

2. What does Jonas want Severian to tell Jolenta for him?

3. What will happen to a person who is pricked by an avern?

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

5. What kind of apprentices are Severian and the other boys?

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