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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What is M'sieur Pierre's attitude when he is led into Cincinnatus' cell?
(a) Angry and irritable.
(b) Flustered and confused.
(c) Calm and composed.
(d) Raucous and loud.

2. After Cincinnatus gets the news about the new prisoner, what does his cot seem to change into?
(a) A door.
(b) A horse.
(c) A boat.
(d) A bush.

3. What color are the festive walls of Cincinnatus' cell, as the sun shines in through the freshly washed window?
(a) Gray.
(b) Green.
(c) Yellow.
(d) Blue.

4. In the prison rule number two, what does it say is the prison's pride?
(a) A prisoner's misery.
(b) A prisoner's meekness.
(c) A prisoner's happiness.
(d) A prisoner's good behavior.

5. What does the director say to Cincinnatus after the meeting with Pierre?
(a) That he is happy for Cincinnatus.
(b) That he envies Cincinnatus.
(c) That he is ashamed of Cincinnatus.
(d) That he is proud of Cincinnatus.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Cincinnatus write is more real than the everyday world?

2. What does the director say is wrong with Roman Vissarionovich?

3. What is Marthe holding when she meets with Cincinnaus?

4. What animal does Pierre compare Cincinnatus to?

5. What was unusual about Cincinnatus' sentence?

(see the answer key)

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