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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 Vodalus make Severian and Jonas swear?
2. What does Severian find in the water near the end of the book?
3. Where is Severian supposed to find Dorcas at the House of Absolute?
4. What do the prisoners tell Severian and Jonas happens to the prisoners there?
5. What has become of Thecla's body?
Short Essay Questions
1. Why were Vodalus' men sent to get Severian?
2. Why does Jonas leave Severian and Agia alone while he goes to get the horses?
3. What does the beautiful and frightening creature in the water tell Severian to try to get him to join her?
4. Why does Severian begin to feel sick while he is waiting for the feast to begin?
5. Following the feast, Severian and Jonas are captured by guards. Where are they taken?
6. Why does Severian gain Thecla's memories and thoughts?
7. What happens to Jolenta after she dies?
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 does Dorcas tell Severian about her memories when they are reunited in the garden?
10. What happens when Severian shows the Claw in the cave while the beasts are surrounding him?
Essay Topics
Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:
Essay Topic 1
Describe the relationship between Jonas and Severian. Why doesn't Jonas tell Severian that he is part machine? What does their friendship show about Severian's sense of loyalty?
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 role does the future play in Shadow & Claw? What mentions of the future are there? How does Severian seem to feel about his future?
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