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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Part 1: Chapter 25-35.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What direction do the priestesses travel in after leaving the city?
(a) South.
(b) East.
(c) West.
(d) North.

2. Where do the boys hide when they hear a commotion?
(a) Inside an empty grave.
(b) In a tree.
(c) Behind the tombstones.
(d) Behind thick bushes.

3. Following breakfast with Dr. Talos and Baldanders, what catches Severian's attention outside of a shop?
(a) A sword with an elaborately carved hilt.
(b) A painting.
(c) A beautiful woman.
(d) An enormous man.

4. Who does Severian think he hears outside his door just after he has become a journeyman torturer?
(a) Dorcas.
(b) Master Malrubius.
(c) Vodalus.
(d) Thecla.

5. What does the masked man give Severian in the shop?
(a) A small piece of metal.
(b) A secret book.
(c) A smooth stone.
(d) A gem.

Short Answer Questions

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

2. What is Severian caught by as he swims with the other boys?

3. Who explains to the waitress that they will be putting on a play?

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

5. Where do the boys intend to go when they leave the graveyard?

(see the answer key)

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