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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What happens when Marthe's grandfather goes to light Marthe's father's cigarette?
(a) Marthe's father lights the cigarette first.
(b) The lighter goes out.
(c) He drops the lighter.
(d) He can't make the lighter alight.

2. What does Cincinnatus do after he writes his last word?
(a) He crosses it off.
(b) He burns the paper.
(c) He erases it.
(d) He crumples up the paper.

3. Why does CIncinnatus ask the guards to stop bringing the paper?
(a) Because articles about his upcoming execution are always clipped out.
(b) Because the papers are starting to pile up in the corner of the cell.
(c) Because he finds the news depressing.
(d) Because the newspaper is always filled with lies about him.

4. While Cincinnatus meets with his lawyer, who does the prison director inform Cincinnatus is coming?
(a) Another lawyer.
(b) The trial judge.
(c) Another prisoner.
(d) His wife.

5. How does Cincinnatus feel about his wife?
(a) He likes her.
(b) He loves her.
(c) He hates her.
(d) He doesn't care about her.

Short Answer Questions

1. What is dirtying the lawyer's back?

2. What happens to the scratching noises when Cincinnatus makes noise?

3. When Pierre talks to CIncinnatus about the execution, when does he say it is scheduled for?

4. Where does Pierre say he is from?

5. Who does Emmie tease during Marthe's visit?

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