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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. After Emmie leaves his cell, what does Cincinnatus start philosophizing about in his pile of books?
(a) An old magazine.
(b) A small pamphlet.
(c) A collection of newspaper clippings.
(d) A large hardcover volume missing the rest of the set.

2. What does Cincinnatus do to try and look out the window?
(a) He jumps up in the air.
(b) He climbs up the wall.
(c) He crawls through a tunnel.
(d) He stands on a table.

3. What color is the letter Cincinnatus receives when he wakes?
(a) Taupe.
(b) Ebony.
(c) Lilac.
(d) Vermillion.

4. What is Cincinnatus's first job?
(a) Building toys.
(b) Repairing clocks.
(c) Making socks.
(d) Binding books.

5. How old is Cincinnatus when he gets his first job?
(a) Seventeen.
(b) Fifteen.
(c) Thirteen.
(d) Eleven.

Short Answer Questions

1. How long does the letter say Cincinnatus will have to wait for the interview?

2. Where is the new prisoner sitting when Cincinnatus first sees him?

3. Where did Cincinnatus grow up?

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

5. What is Cincinnatus's lawyer looking for when he visits Cincinnatus?

(see the answer key)

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