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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 does Jonas want Severian to tell Jolenta for him?
2. Near the end of the book, who will be leaving with Dr. Talos?
3. What reason does Severian give for understanding if the reader no longer wishes to travel with him at the end of the book?
4. What does Dorcas reveal she has remembered when she sees Severian at the House of Absolute?
5. What are Severian and Jonas given when they leave Vodalus' camp?
Short Essay Questions
1. During the last play in the book, what happens that makes Severian think there will be a lot of trouble?
2. What happens when Severian shows the Claw in the cave while the beasts are surrounding him?
3. What happens to Jolenta after she dies?
4. What does the green man tell Severian about Agia?
5. Why does Severian begin to feel sick while he is waiting for the feast to begin?
6. What does Dorcas tell Severian about her memories when they are reunited in the garden?
7. What do Dr. Talos and Baldanders plan to do when they leave the group toward the end of the book?
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 Hildegrin while the witches are in a trance?
10. Why does Barnoch look half dead when Severian first sees him?
Essay Topics
Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:
Essay Topic 1
What is Vodalus' purpose for having Severian drink an elixir made from Thecla's body? Does he stand to gain something from this or is he trying to help Severian? What is the author's purpose for including this event in the novel?
Essay Topic 2
What role does the future play in Shadow & Claw? What mentions of the future are there? How does Severian seem to feel about his future?
Essay Topic 3
Why is there so much fear in Shadow & Claw? What purpose does fear felt by the characters serve? In what ways does fear drive the plot?
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