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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 is the name of the village where Severian works as an executioner at the beginning of Part 2?
(a) Saltus.
(b) Thrax.
(c) Autarch.
(d) Peppus.

2. Who does Severian meet that is able to see the future?
(a) Dr. Talos.
(b) Dorcas.
(c) The green man.
(d) Jonas.

3. What is taking place in the town where Severian is working as an executioner?
(a) A serious uprising.
(b) A religious ceremony.
(c) The crowning of a new king.
(d) A triple beheading and a festival.

4. Severian and Dorcas decide that Jolenta's wounds were caused by what?
(a) An animal attack.
(b) Angry villagers.
(c) Thorny branches.
(d) Her own hand.

5. What makes the things that attack Severian in the cave finally run in fear?
(a) The sight of Severian's sword.
(b) The Claw.
(c) A groaning sound.
(d) The dragon.

Short Answer Questions

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

2. What has become of Thecla's body?

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

4. Where do Severian, Dorcas and Jolenta camp?

5. What or who attacks Severian and Jonas after bringing the soldier back to life?

Short Essay Questions

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

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

3. Why were Vodalus' men sent to get Severian?

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

5. Why does Dorcas cry when Severian and Jolenta return from the rivers edge?

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

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

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

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

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

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