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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Part 1: Chapter 16-24.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What does Severian name the dog?
(a) Rex.
(b) Jonas.
(c) Triskele.
(d) Tamarin.

2. What confuses Severian about the challenge he is issued?
(a) How to use a crossbow.
(b) How to duel with a plant.
(c) Why he can't use his sword.
(d) How to make the magical bird fly.

3. What do the boys swim across on their way back from the graveyard?
(a) A river.
(b) A magical pool.
(c) A lake.
(d) A moat.

4. At the beginning of the story Severian tells about his adventure as a boy. Where are Severian and the other boys?
(a) At the gate of the cemetery.
(b) Near the river.
(c) At the school.
(d) Hiding in a mausoleum.

5. What does Thecla ask the head of the guild for?
(a) Someone to come and sit with her.
(b) An elaborate meal with wine.
(c) A pen and paper.
(d) A knife.

Short Answer Questions

1. Following breakfast with Dr. Talos and Baldanders, what catches Severian's attention outside of a shop?

2. Who do Baldanders, Dr. Talos and Severian convince to sit with them for breakfast?

3. What does Severian buy from Agilus?

4. What is Severian in charge of for the people sent to the guild?

5. When a new woman is brought to the guild, to which cell is she assigned?

(see the answer key)

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