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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Who does Emmie slip past when he opens the door to Cincinnatus's cell?
(a) Cincinnatus's lawyer.
(b) The prison guard.
(c) Cincinnatus.
(d) The prison director.

2. What is the first thing Cincinnatus says to Emmie after she slips into his room?
(a) He is gone.
(b) Hello, little girl.
(c) Who are you?
(d) You are safe.

3. What irrelevant detail does the letter mention?
(a) New bricks for the prison driveway.
(b) Presents for the guards.
(c) Paint for the sentry boxes.
(d) Replacement parts for the prison clock.

4. What possible consequence of Roman's sickness does the director mention?
(a) Roman will not be able to deliver a complaint for Cincinnatus.
(b) Cincinnatus will need to represent himself.
(c) Roman may not make it to the execution.
(d) Cincinnatus will need a new attorney.

5. Where is the new prisoner sitting when Cincinnatus first sees him?
(a) On the floor.
(b) On the bed.
(c) On a chair in the corner.
(d) At the table.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Cincinnatus do to try and look out the window?

2. What does Cincinnatus do when he undresses at the end of his second day in prison?

3. What is the director doing when Rodion brings Cincinnatus back to his cell from the new prisoner's cell?

4. What does Cincinnatus start doing in his cell after Emmie's visit?

5. How does the director think Cincinnatus should feel about the new prisoner?

(see the answer key)

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