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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. When Severian and Dorcas come upon Dr. Talos and Baldanders performing a play, how does Dr. Talos introduce them to the crowd?
(a) Love and Anger have arrived.
(b) Death and Innocence have arrived.
(c) Mr. and Mrs. Death.
(d) Our dear friends Dorcas and Severian.

2. What does Severian find in his satchel following Agilus' execution?
(a) A gold coin.
(b) A green dagger.
(c) The Claw of the Conciliator.
(d) A letter from Agia.

3. What kinds of weapons are carried by the person or people who attack the men in the graveyard?
(a) Crossbows.
(b) Spears.
(c) Guns.
(d) Axes.

4. What does a journeyman torturer wear as part of his uniform?
(a) A badge.
(b) A red cloak.
(c) A bone mask and black cloak.
(d) A feathered mask.

5. Why is Agilus arrested after Severian battles his challenger?
(a) He stole Severian's sword.
(b) He killed several people in the crowd.
(c) He cheated.
(d) He lied about his identity.

Short Answer Questions

1. What are the men in the graveyard doing when Severian sees them?

2. Whose office is Severian taken to after Thecla's death?

3. Who is Severian's challenger?

4. Who does Severian think he hears outside his door just after he has become a journeyman torturer?

5. What do people ask Severian to put on their handkerchiefs on the day of Agilus' execution?

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