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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. Who or what throws Severian toward the surface of the water after he caught by something?
(a) Vodalus.
(b) A woman.
(c) His friends.
(d) A huge serpent.

2. Who is Barnach?
(a) A fellow executioner.
(b) Severian's assistant.
(c) A servant of Vodalus.
(d) A priest.

3. What is the woman charged with whom Severian will execute?
(a) Killing her son and husband.
(b) Stealing coins from the church.
(c) Consorting with Vodalus.
(d) Killing a priest.

4. When a new woman is brought to the guild, to which cell is she assigned?
(a) As far from Thecla's cell as possible.
(b) Next to Thecla's.
(c) Near Severian's rooms.
(d) The same cell as Thecla.

5. Where does Vodalus tell Severian to go following the feast?
(a) The caves.
(b) The House of Absolute.
(c) The guild.
(d) Thrax.

Short Answer Questions

1. Why is Agilus arrested after Severian battles his challenger?

2. Whose thoughts overtake Severian while he sleeps in the prison at the House of Absolute?

3. What frightens the driver of Severian's carriage on his way to find the avern?

4. Who is naked and crying for Agilus in the prison?

5. When Part 2 begins, who is Severian's assistant?

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