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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. When Severian, Dorcas and Agia are returning from gathering the avern, where do they stop to eat?
(a) The guild.
(b) A marked spot in the woods.
(c) The inn.
(d) Agia's house.

2. Why is Agilus arrested after Severian battles his challenger?
(a) He stole Severian's sword.
(b) He cheated.
(c) He lied about his identity.
(d) He killed several people in the crowd.

3. By what is Severian pulled from the water?
(a) By his waist.
(b) By his arm.
(c) By his leg.
(d) By his hair.

4. When Severian and Dorcas come upon Dr. Talos and Baldanders performing a play, how does Dr. Talos introduce them to the crowd?
(a) Our dear friends Dorcas and Severian.
(b) Mr. and Mrs. Death.
(c) Love and Anger have arrived.
(d) Death and Innocence have arrived.

5. What will happen to a person who is pricked by an avern?
(a) They will turn to stone.
(b) They will die.
(c) They will go insane.
(d) They will become blind and deaf.

Short Answer Questions

1. What kinds of weapons are carried by the person or people who attack the men in the graveyard?

2. What gift does Severian receive before leaving the guild?

3. Who is Hildegrin?

4. What is Severian given by the man he saves?

5. What is the name of the man in the shop Severian visits after breakfast with Dr. Talos and Baldanders?

Short Essay Questions

1. According to Agilus, why did the masked man challenge Severian?

2. How does the machine that Thecla is strapped to make a person feel?

3. Why do the priestesses at the holy building search Agia?

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

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

6. Why do Severian and the other boys sneak to the gate of the graveyard?

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

8. Why does Severian hide the coin he receives from Vodalus?

9. Why does the guild teach torturer apprentices to tend wounds?

10. What is Dorcas unable to do when she is pulled from the river?

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