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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. What do the prisoners tell Severian and Jonas happens to the prisoners there?
(a) They are treated like kings.
(b) They never leave.
(c) They are released within a few days.
(d) They are swiftly executed.

2. What does Vodalus make Severian and Jonas swear?
(a) They will not tell where he is hiding.
(b) To leave the area and never return.
(c) An oath of loyalty.
(d) To never marry or have children.

3. Who is Barnach?
(a) A fellow executioner.
(b) A priest.
(c) A servant of Vodalus.
(d) Severian's assistant.

4. What does the green man say has been integrated into his blood?
(a) Pond scum.
(b) Grass.
(c) Diamonds.
(d) Reptile blood.

5. What does Jonas do when Severian is done reading to him?
(a) Just sits.
(b) Dies.
(c) Weeps.
(d) Begins to chant in another language.

Short Answer Questions

1. Where is the green man from?

2. When Severian tries to treat Jonas' wound, what does he discover about Jonas?

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

4. What is Severian attacked by in the cave?

5. What does Severian hear the morning after he parts ways with Dr. Talos following the final play?

Short Essay Questions

1. What does Severian say about the magic fountain that leads the reader to believe it may have been correct about Severian's future?

2. Why does Severian gain Thecla's memories and thoughts?

3. What does Dorcas tell Severian about her memories when they are reunited in the garden?

4. What reason does the green man give Severian for his being green?

5. What happens when Severian shows the Claw in the cave while the beasts are surrounding him?

6. What prompts Severian to leave the cave where he was attacked by beasts?

7. What does the beautiful and frightening creature in the water tell Severian to try to get him to join her?

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

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

10. Why is Severian unable to kill Agia?

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