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

2. Near the end of the book, who will be leaving with Dr. Talos?
(a) Dorcas.
(b) Severian.
(c) Jolenta.
(d) Baldanders.

3. What does Severian put on Agia's chest to hold her to the ground?
(a) A large rock.
(b) A magical spell.
(c) His foot.
(d) The Claw.

4. What is the woman charged with whom Severian will execute?
(a) Killing her son and husband.
(b) Consorting with Vodalus.
(c) Stealing coins from the church.
(d) Killing a priest.

5. When Severian meets up with the group in the garden at the House of Absolute, who embraces him?
(a) Dr. Talos.
(b) Baldanders.
(c) Dorcas.
(d) Vodalus.

Short Answer Questions

1. Whose thoughts overtake Severian while he sleeps in the prison at the House of Absolute?

2. What does Jonas want Severian to tell Jolenta for him?

3. Where does Severian find the others after the people at the final play are attacked?

4. Whose men capture Severian and Jonas after Severian confronts Agia?

5. Why do Severian and Dorcas have to carry Jolenta after the last play?

Short Essay Questions

1. In Thecla's letter to Severian, how does she say she escaped?

2. Why does Jonas leave Severian and Agia alone while he goes to get the horses?

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

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

5. What happens to Hildegrin while the witches are in a trance?

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

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

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

9. What does the green man tell Severian about Agia?

10. During the last play in the book, what happens that makes Severian think there will be a lot of trouble?

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