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This test consists of 5 multiple choice questions, 5 short answer questions, and 10 short essay questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

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

2. What is the name of the man in the shop Severian visits after breakfast with Dr. Talos and Baldanders?
(a) Jonas.
(b) Agilus.
(c) Agia.
(d) Thrax.

3. Who is the lover of Thecla's sister?
(a) Severian.
(b) Jonas.
(c) Vodalus.
(d) Master Gurloes.

4. What does Severian steal from the kitchen?
(a) Food.
(b) An axe.
(c) Gold coins.
(d) A knife.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. Who is naked and crying for Agilus in the prison?

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

3. What confuses Severian about the challenge he is issued?

4. After Thecla's death, what is missing from the room Severian is placed in?

5. When Severian, Dorcas and Agia are returning from gathering the avern, where do they stop to eat?

Short Essay Questions

1. What do Severian and the other apprentices see when they go to the graveyard?

2. Who does Severian realize is Thecla's sister?

3. How is Severian saved from drowning in the river as he and the other apprentices return home from the graveyard?

4. As Severian prepares to leave the city following the execution of Agilus, what does he learn about the priestesses?

5. Why does Severian refuse to take Agia's advice about the duel with the masked man?

6. Why isn't the guild able to pass judgement on the people who are sent there?

7. What does Severian realize about the ferryman who carries him and Agia across the river to get the avern?

8. When will the duel occur and why must it occur at that time?

9. What does Severian keep from his friends about his near drowning in the river?

10. What does Thecla hope the Autarch will do?

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