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This test consists of 15 multiple choice questions and 5 short answer questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Who is hoping that Vodalus can be captured by holding and torturing Thecla?
(a) Drotte.
(b) Master Gurloes.
(c) The Autarch.
(d) Severian.

2. Who does Severian think he hears outside his door just after he has become a journeyman torturer?
(a) Dorcas.
(b) Thecla.
(c) Vodalus.
(d) Master Malrubius.

3. What does Severian name the dog?
(a) Rex.
(b) Tamarin.
(c) Jonas.
(d) Triskele.

4. What direction do the priestesses travel in after leaving the city?
(a) East.
(b) South.
(c) West.
(d) North.

5. What are Severian and his challenger wearing when they enter the arena?
(a) Only red pants.
(b) Full suits of armor.
(c) Boots and masks.
(d) Cloaks.

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

7. What is the name of the man in the shop Severian visits after breakfast with Dr. Talos and Baldanders?
(a) Thrax.
(b) Agia.
(c) Jonas.
(d) Agilus.

8. Who do Baldanders, Dr. Talos and Severian convince to sit with them for breakfast?
(a) A waitress.
(b) Jonas.
(c) Agilus.
(d) Vodalus.

9. Who is Hethor?
(a) An executioner.
(b) The odd man who stammers.
(c) Severian's grandfather.
(d) Agia's brother.

10. What frightens the driver of Severian's carriage on his way to find the avern?
(a) Severian's sword.
(b) Severian's mask.
(c) Severian's eyes.
(d) The gemstone.

11. What is Dorcas unable to remember?
(a) Her child's name.
(b) Anything before she is dragged from the river.
(c) Her name.
(d) Severian's name.

12. What is an avern?
(a) A giant bird.
(b) A magical gemstone.
(c) A poisonous plant.
(d) An ape-like dog.

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

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

15. What will happen to Severian if he tries to leave the room he is placed in following Thecla's death?
(a) He will be killed.
(b) He will be blinded.
(c) He will be imprisoned for life.
(d) Nothing.

Short Answer Questions

1. Where is Severian sent as punishment?

2. Where do the boys intend to go when they leave the graveyard?

3. What gift does Severian receive before leaving the guild?

4. At the beginning of Part 1, Chapter 7, who tells Severian to take the books to the end cell?

5. What does Master Gurloes ask Severian when he is summoned to the master's office?

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