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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 Part 2 begins, who is Severian's assistant?
(a) Dorcas.
(b) Vodalus.
(c) Jonas.
(d) Agilus.

2. Where do Severian, Dorcas and Jolenta camp?
(a) In a magical tent made of leaves.
(b) In the mountains.
(c) Near a stream.
(d) In a cave.

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

4. Who has a part in a play ready for Severian when they meet in the garden at the House of Absolute?
(a) Jolenta.
(b) Baldanders.
(c) Dr. Talos.
(d) Dorcas.

5. While Dorcas and Severian are in the castle, who arrives?
(a) Jonas.
(b) Hildegrin.
(c) Vodalus.
(d) Dr. Talos.

Short Answer Questions

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

2. What is Severian attacked by in the cave?

3. What does the green man say has been integrated into his blood?

4. Where does the green man say Agia is?

5. Who is Barnach?

Short Essay Questions

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

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

3. Why is Severian sad when he sees Agia and the archers after leaving the caves?

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

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

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

7. What do the beasts Severian encounters in the cave look like?

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

9. What happens to Jolenta after she dies?

10. Why is Severian unable to kill Agia?

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