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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What does Severian lose during his struggle in the cave?
(a) His sword.
(b) His lantern.
(c) The letter from Thecla.
(d) The Claw.

2. Where does the green man say Agia is?
(a) Under ground.
(b) Above ground.
(c) Dead.
(d) Hiding in a temple.

3. Where did Severian get the book that he reads to Jonas?
(a) The master of the guild.
(b) Thecla's cell.
(c) The library in the House of Absolute.
(d) Vodalus.

4. What does the letter say Thecla did?
(a) Murdered Vodalus.
(b) Killed the green man.
(c) Faked her death.
(d) Married the master of the guild.

5. Where does Vodalus tell Severian he can find Dorcas?
(a) The House of Absolute.
(b) The inn.
(c) Thrax.
(d) The forest.

6. What does Severian realize about the prison in the House of Absolute when he wakes up?
(a) The cell door was never locked.
(b) He will never leave it.
(c) The prison is a figment of his imagination.
(d) There is a secret passage.

7. Who wants to leave with Dr. Talos at the end of the book, but is refused?
(a) Jolenta.
(b) Jonas.
(c) Baldanders.
(d) Dorcas.

8. What does Severian offer to help the green man do?
(a) Get revenge.
(b) Fight the people holding him captive.
(c) Escape.
(d) Return home.

9. Before Vodalus was separated from Dorcas, who was following them?
(a) Agia.
(b) Drotte.
(c) Jonas.
(d) Hildegrin.

10. What does Jonas want Severian to tell Jolenta for him?
(a) That Jonas loves her.
(b) That Jonas died.
(c) That Jolenta should follow Jonas into the portal.
(d) That Jonas is her brother.

11. Where do Severian and Jolenta go to make love?
(a) A room in the House of Absolute.
(b) The portal room.
(c) The water's edge.
(d) The cave.

12. As Severian and Jonas travel away from Vodalus' camp, what swoops near Severian's head?
(a) Birds.
(b) A bat-like creature.
(c) Butterflies.
(d) Arrows.

13. Whose men capture Severian and Jonas after Severian confronts Agia?
(a) The Autarch's.
(b) The priestesses'.
(c) Vodalus'.
(d) Dr. Talos'.

14. Where is Severian supposed to find Dorcas at the House of Absolute?
(a) In the prison.
(b) In the throne room.
(c) In the garden.
(d) In the great hall.

15. What does Severian hear the morning after he parts ways with Dr. Talos following the final play?
(a) Someone calling him.
(b) Eagles screaming.
(c) Jolenta crying.
(d) Dorcas singing.

Short Answer Questions

1. When Severian meets up with the group in the garden at the House of Absolute, who embraces him?

2. What or who attacks Severian and Jonas after bringing the soldier back to life?

3. What makes the things that attack Severian in the cave finally run in fear?

4. What does Vodalus tell Severian to throw away?

5. While escaping from the prison in the House of Absolute, Severian and Jonas find a room with what in it?

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