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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. At the execution, how does the odd man in the crowd attempt to communicate with Severian?
(a) In Severian's native tongue.
(b) With notes written on parchment.
(c) Using sign language.
(d) In weird riddles.

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

3. How does the guild refer to the people who are sent there?
(a) Clients.
(b) Dead men walking.
(c) Subjects.
(d) Friends.

4. What is Severian given by the man he saves?
(a) A gold coin.
(b) An evil gemstone.
(c) A book.
(d) A sword.

5. What does the man in the shop offer to purchase from Severian?
(a) His magical gem.
(b) His sword.
(c) His mask and cloak.
(d) His book.

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

7. What has Severian been challenged to do by the masked man?
(a) Duel to the death.
(b) Tell Agilus he is an executioner.
(c) Compete in a battle of wits.
(d) Hunt a special creature in the woods.

8. Who does Severian sleep with before Agilus' execution?
(a) Thecla.
(b) No one.
(c) Dorcas.
(d) Agia.

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

10. When Severian and Dorcas come upon Dr. Talos and Baldanders performing a play, how does Dr. Talos introduce them to the crowd?
(a) Death and Innocence have arrived.
(b) Our dear friends Dorcas and Severian.
(c) Mr. and Mrs. Death.
(d) Love and Anger have arrived.

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

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

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

14. Who is Hildegrin?
(a) The ferryman.
(b) Severian's father.
(c) The man who challenged Severian.
(d) Drotte's brother.

15. After Severian falls into the water on the way to get the avern, what is dragged out of the water with him?
(a) A young woman.
(b) Strange seaweed.
(c) A new sword.
(d) A huge fish.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Severian hear as he executes Agilus?

2. Who does Severian save in the cemetery?

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

4. What kinds of weapons are carried by the person or people who attack the men in the graveyard?

5. What are Severian and his challenger wearing when they enter the arena?

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