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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Part 2: Chapter 16-23.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. When Severian, Dorcas and Agia are returning from gathering the avern, where do they stop to eat?
(a) The inn.
(b) Agia's house.
(c) The guild.
(d) A marked spot in the woods.

2. After Severian falls into the water on the way to get the avern, what is dragged out of the water with him?
(a) Strange seaweed.
(b) A huge fish.
(c) A young woman.
(d) A new sword.

3. What is Severian given by the man he saves?
(a) An evil gemstone.
(b) A sword.
(c) A book.
(d) A gold coin.

4. Where is Severian supposed to find Dorcas at the House of Absolute?
(a) In the throne room.
(b) In the great hall.
(c) In the garden.
(d) In the prison.

5. Where do Severian and Jolenta go to make love?
(a) The water's edge.
(b) The portal room.
(c) A room in the House of Absolute.
(d) The cave.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Thecla hope for while she is imprisoned?

2. How does Severian travel across the river on his way to find the avern?

3. How does the guild celebrate Severian becoming a journeyman torturer?

4. Who is Hildegrin?

5. What does Severian's challenger claim after Severian is struck with the avern?

(see the answer key)

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