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

2. Whose thoughts overtake Severian while he sleeps in the prison at the House of Absolute?
(a) Thea's.
(b) Jonas'.
(c) Thecla's.
(d) Dorcas'.

3. During the final play in the book, who is supposed to scare the crowds?
(a) The green man.
(b) Baldanders.
(c) Severian.
(d) Dr. Talos.

4. What does Severian find in the water after being attacked in the cave?
(a) A gold coin.
(b) The Claw.
(c) His sword.
(d) A crocodile.

5. What does Dorcas do when she realizes that Severian and Jonas made love?
(a) Slaps Jolenta.
(b) Hopes that Jolenta will conceive a child.
(c) Goes away to cry.
(d) Tries to kill Severian.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Vodalus order Severian to take a mouthful of at the feast?

2. What does Severian tell Thea before he goes into the woods?

3. Who is Barnach?

4. Near the end of the book, who will be leaving with Dr. Talos?

5. Who wants to leave with Dr. Talos at the end of the book, but is refused?

Short Essay Questions

1. How does Jonas hope to find a way to fix himself?

2. Following the feast, Severian and Jonas are captured by guards. Where are they taken?

3. What do the witches in the castle assure Severian and Dorcas of concerning Jolenta?

4. What do Dr. Talos and Baldanders plan to do when they leave the group toward the end of the book?

5. What does Severian remind Vodalus of when he and Jonas are brought before Vodalus?

6. Why does Severian stop to look for his missing sword before he leaves the cave where the beasts attacked him?

7. What does the magic fountain show Severian when he throws a coin into it?

8. Why does Severian begin to feel sick while he is waiting for the feast to begin?

9. When Severian finds Dr. Talos and the others in the garden at the House of Absolute, what is Dr. Talos doing?

10. Why does Barnoch look half dead when Severian first sees him?

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