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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What additional news does Cincinnatus get at the same time?
(a) He will be allowed to meet with his wife.
(b) He will be allowed to choose the time of his execution.
(c) He will be given an extra daily dessert.
(d) He will be moved to a roomier cell.

2. Who does the director say will need time to prepare for the execution?
(a) The executioner.
(b) The director.
(c) Cincinnatus.
(d) The townspeople.

3. What does Cincinnatus start doing in his cell after Emmie's visit?
(a) Singing.
(b) Drawing.
(c) Whistling.
(d) Writing.

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

5. What reason does Cincinnatus give Emmie that proves to him that everyone is talking about the date of his execution?
(a) Everyone looks at him as if they know a secret.
(b) He hears people whispering outside his cell.
(c) The guard turns off the radio whenever he approaches.
(d) A square was cut out of his morning paper.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does the new prisoner look like?

2. Where is the prison located?

3. What does the director request Cincinnatus to do?

4. What special item has Cincinnatus asked for?

5. After Cincinnatus gets the news about the new prisoner, what does his cot seem to change into?

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