View a FREE sample

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

Multiple Choice Questions

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

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

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

4. What does Severian decide to do before completing his challenge?
(a) Give his sword to Agilus.
(b) Pray.
(c) Eat.
(d) Nap for strength.

5. What does Severian find in his satchel following Agilus' execution?
(a) A green dagger.
(b) The Claw of the Conciliator.
(c) A gold coin.
(d) A letter from Agia.

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

7. What does Severian's challenger claim after Severian is struck with the avern?
(a) Severian's first born child.
(b) Severian's position in the guild.
(c) That it was an accident.
(d) Severian's possessions.

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

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

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

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

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

13. What does the the priestess look at to determine if Severian is guilty of stealing the Claw?
(a) His hands.
(b) A crystal ball.
(c) His eyes.
(d) Bones of a bird.

14. What kind of apprentices are Severian and the other boys?
(a) Torturer.
(b) Executioner.
(c) Magician.
(d) Carpenter.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. What has happened to the dog that Severian finds?

2. When Severian wakes up following the challenge, who is sitting in the chair next to him?

3. How is Agilus executed?

4. After breakfast, what does Severian go to find when he leaves Dr. Talos?

5. Who is the lover of Thecla's sister?

(see the answer keys)

This section contains 405 words (approx. 2 pages at 300 words per page) View a FREE sample