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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What is Severian caught by as he swims with the other boys?
(a) A mermaid.
(b) A fisherman's line.
(c) Weeds.
(d) A sea monster.

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

3. How is Agilus executed?
(a) Hung.
(b) Beheaded.
(c) Drowned.
(d) Poisoned.

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

5. Dorcas leaves the room after finding Agia trying to seduce Severian. What does Severian find?
(a) A necklace.
(b) A glowing stone.
(c) The Claw.
(d) A note.

6. Apprentices under the age of 18 aren't allowed to have what?
(a) Money.
(b) Pets.
(c) Cloaks.
(d) Books.

7. What do the boys swim across on their way back from the graveyard?
(a) A magical pool.
(b) A river.
(c) A lake.
(d) A moat.

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

9. What confuses Severian about the challenge he is issued?
(a) Why he can't use his sword.
(b) How to use a crossbow.
(c) How to duel with a plant.
(d) How to make the magical bird fly.

10. After Thecla's death, what is missing from the room Severian is placed in?
(a) Windows.
(b) Locks.
(c) Guards.
(d) A door.

11. Following breakfast with Dr. Talos and Baldanders, what catches Severian's attention outside of a shop?
(a) A painting.
(b) An enormous man.
(c) A sword with an elaborately carved hilt.
(d) A beautiful woman.

12. Who is Agia's brother?
(a) Vodalus.
(b) Agilus.
(c) Dr. Talos.
(d) Severian.

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

14. What gift does Severian receive before leaving the guild?
(a) A crossbow.
(b) A bag of gold coins.
(c) A gem.
(d) A sword.

15. Who explains to the waitress that they will be putting on a play?
(a) Dr. Talos.
(b) Severian.
(c) Badlanders.
(d) Dorcas.

Short Answer Questions

1. What is Master Gurloes' position in the guild?

2. What does Thecla ask the head of the guild for?

3. What has Severian been challenged to do by the masked man?

4. Why does Severian say he will meet with Agilus before he executes him?

5. What does Severian's challenger claim after Severian is struck with the avern?

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