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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. At the beginning of the story Severian tells about his adventure as a boy. Where are Severian and the other boys?
(a) Hiding in a mausoleum.
(b) At the gate of the cemetery.
(c) Near the river.
(d) At the school.

2. When a new woman is brought to the guild, to which cell is she assigned?
(a) Near Severian's rooms.
(b) Next to Thecla's.
(c) As far from Thecla's cell as possible.
(d) The same cell as Thecla.

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

4. Where do the boys intend to go when they leave the graveyard?
(a) Vodalus' lair.
(b) The guild.
(c) The teacher's house.
(d) Severian's house.

5. What has happened to the dog that Severian finds?
(a) It has been shot.
(b) It has been tortured.
(c) It has been dyed a different color.
(d) It is lost.

6. How does Severian travel across the river on his way to find the avern?
(a) He swims.
(b) By ferry.
(c) On a large serpent.
(d) On horseback.

7. What does Thecla hope for while she is imprisoned?
(a) Vodalus will give himself up.
(b) Jonas will fall in love with her.
(c) Her sister will save her.
(d) To be let go.

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

9. What kinds of weapons are carried by the person or people who attack the men in the graveyard?
(a) Axes.
(b) Spears.
(c) Crossbows.
(d) Guns.

10. Who attacks the men in the graveyard?
(a) Guards.
(b) The boys.
(c) A woman.
(d) A mysterious vagabond.

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

12. At the beginning of Part 1, Chapter 7, who tells Severian to take the books to the end cell?
(a) Vodalus.
(b) Drotte.
(c) Triskele.
(d) Agia.

13. What do Dorcas and Severian see after Agilus' execution that disappears almost as soon as they spy it?
(a) Agilus' ghost.
(b) A dragon.
(c) A flying building.
(d) An group of angels.

14. How many men do Severian and the boys see in the graveyard?
(a) Two.
(b) Seven.
(c) Five.
(d) One.

15. What does Severian buy from Agilus?
(a) A book.
(b) A cloak.
(c) A gem.
(d) A sword.

Short Answer Questions

1. Severian gives Agilus instructions to prevent what at his execution?

2. After the play, Severian falls asleep and dreams of whom?

3. What is Severian given by the man he saves?

4. What is the guild unable to pass on its own?

5. What does Severian steal from the kitchen?

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