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This test consists of 5 short answer questions, 10 short essay questions, and 1 (of 3) essay topics.
Short Answer Questions
1. What is Severian given by the man he saves?
2. When Severian wakes up following the challenge, who is sitting in the chair next to him?
3. How does the guild celebrate Severian becoming a journeyman torturer?
4. Who is Hethor?
5. After breakfast, what does Severian go to find when he leaves Dr. Talos?
Short Essay Questions
1. Why does Severian say he wants to be a torturer?
2. Why do Severian and the other boys sneak to the gate of the graveyard?
3. Why does Severian hide the coin he receives from Vodalus?
4. As Severian prepares to leave the city following the execution of Agilus, what does he learn about the priestesses?
5. What happened to the other men that Agilus and Agia had challenged in the same manner as Severian?
6. What does Severian do for Thecla that breaks a rule of the guild?
7. What does Agia have Severian disguise himself as when they leave the shop to find the avern?
8. Why isn't the guild able to pass judgement on the people who are sent there?
9. How is Severian saved from drowning in the river as he and the other apprentices return home from the graveyard?
10. What do Severian and the other apprentices see when they go to the graveyard?
Essay Topics
Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:
Essay Topic 1
How does the author portray women in Shadow & Claw? Does the way in which he describes female characters and the way the characters act show a respect for women or does it show disrespect? Do you think this feeling is that of the author or is it merely a reflection of Severian's character?
Essay Topic 2
Describe Severian as the protagonist of Shadow & Claw. How does he fit the role of protagonist? Does a torturer and executioner seem a likely hero? Why or why not? Is the character of Severian believable as a man of honor?
Essay Topic 3
What changes does Severian undergo from the beginning of Shadow & Claw to the end? What events facilitate his growth?
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