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This test consists of 5 short answer questions, 10 short essay questions, and 1 (of 3) essay topics.
Short Answer Questions
1. What does Severian find in the water near the end of the book?
2. As Severian and Jonas travel away from Vodalus' camp, what swoops near Severian's head?
3. What does Severian lose during his struggle in the cave?
4. Who slides a letter under the door while Severian and Jonas sit talking?
5. Severian and Dorcas decide that Jolenta's wounds were caused by what?
Short Essay Questions
1. What does Severian say about the magic fountain that leads the reader to believe it may have been correct about Severian's future?
2. In Thecla's letter to Severian, how does she say she escaped?
3. What does Dorcas tell Severian about her memories when they are reunited in the garden?
4. What do Dr. Talos and Baldanders plan to do when they leave the group toward the end of the book?
5. During the last play in the book, what happens that makes Severian think there will be a lot of trouble?
6. What happens to Jolenta after she dies?
7. Why does Severian begin to feel sick while he is waiting for the feast to begin?
8. Why were Vodalus' men sent to get Severian?
9. Why does Severian gain Thecla's memories and thoughts?
10. What happens to Hildegrin while the witches are in a trance?
Essay Topics
Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:
Essay Topic 1
How does the author portray women in Shadow & Claw? Does the way in which he describes female characters and the way the characters act show a respect for women or does it show disrespect? Do you think this feeling is that of the author or is it merely a reflection of Severian's character?
Essay Topic 2
Why is there so much fear in Shadow & Claw? What purpose does fear felt by the characters serve? In what ways does fear drive the plot?
Essay Topic 3
How does the author build a sense of mystery in Shadow & Claw? What purpose does the element of mystery serve? Provide specific examples of mysterious events or statements to support your ideas.
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