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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter Twelve.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. How does the director think Cincinnatus should feel about the new prisoner?
(a) Sad at sharing the prison.
(b) Excited and anxious to meet him.
(c) Afraid to meet him, for fear of not being good enough.
(d) Jealous and suspicious.

2. What does Rodion do while Cincinnatus looks out over the landscape?
(a) He paints.
(b) He washes windows.
(c) He sweeps.
(d) He washes dishes.

3. What is Marthe holding when she meets with Cincinnaus?
(a) A mirror.
(b) A rosary.
(c) A candle.
(d) A flower.

4. What is Cincinnatus allowed to wear at gala performances because of his profession?
(a) White silk stockings.
(b) Heeled black velvet shoes.
(c) A feathered hat.
(d) A red fringed robe.

5. Who does Rodrig Ivanovich seem to transform into?
(a) The spider.
(b) Rodion.
(c) Roman.
(d) Marthe.

Short Answer Questions

1. What is the director's attitude toward M'sieur Pierre?

2. What happens when Marthe's grandfather goes to light Marthe's father's cigarette?

3. What does M'sieur Pierre show Cincinnatus?

4. How does Marthe leave her first visit with Cincinnatus?

5. What scent does Rodrig spray around the cell?

(see the answer key)

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