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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What does Cincinnatus finally ask for as his last wish?
(a) Three minutes of privacy.
(b) A kiss from his wife.
(c) A cigarette and a cup of coffee.
(d) A promise to publish his writing.

2. What does Cincinnatus credit his lawyer with?
(a) Making eloquent speeches that accomplish nothing.
(b) Saving him from a worse punishment than beheading.
(c) Avoiding doing anything at all at the trial.
(d) Making himself look good at Cincinnatus's expense.

3. How does Pierre characterize Cincinnatus's desire to know the date of his execution?
(a) As foolish curiosity.
(b) As light and friendly banter.
(c) As mindless parroting.
(d) As a clever ruse.

4. Where does the lawyer take Cincinnatus during their meeting?
(a) Cincinnatus's home.
(b) The lawyer's home.
(c) The prison basement.
(d) The prison roof.

5. How old is Emmie?
(a) Twelve.
(b) Eight.
(c) Ten.
(d) Six.

Short Answer Questions

1. What color are the festive walls of Cincinnatus' cell, as the sun shines in through the freshly washed window?

2. Where does Cincinnatus write that he will evolve a third eye?

3. What do the guards bring Cincinnatus instead of hot chocolate to drink?

4. What does Cincinnatus do outside the new prisoner's cell?

5. Besides blades, what does Rodion's penknife have?

(see the answer key)

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