2. Severian believes that going over the process of the execution with Agilus will help give him what?
(a) A chance to escape.
(b) An opportunity to prepare Agia.
(c) More fear and anguish.
(d) Peace.

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

4. What does a journeyman torturer wear as part of his uniform?
(a) A red cloak.
(b) A feathered mask.
(c) A badge.
(d) A bone mask and black cloak.

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

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

7. What will Severian's new position be following Thecla's death?
(a) He will no longer have a position.
(b) Executioner.
(c) Master Torturer.
(d) Guild Master.

8. What is the water like that the boys swim in on the way back from the graveyard?
(a) Clear green and full of algae.
(b) Pristine.
(c) Very warm and bubbly.
(d) Muddy.

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

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

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

12. What does Severian realize about Dorcas after he executes Agilus?
(a) He hates her.
(b) She is his mother.
(c) She is afraid of him.
(d) He loves her.

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

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

15. What does Thecla know her sister will never do?
(a) Return to the city.
(b) Save her.
(c) Betray Vodalus.
(d) Marry Severian.