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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through The Third Notebook, The First Cavale.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Why does Papillon try to learn all he can about the bagne?
(a) So that he can write a book.
(b) So he can tell his wife about it.
(c) So he will be better prepared to escape.
(d) So he can make drawings of it.

2. What is a bagne?
(a) A prison.
(b) A loaf of bread.
(c) A jacket.
(d) A sword.

3. How many men are in each cell at the Conciergerie?
(a) 5.
(b) 20.
(c) 30.
(d) 10.

4. How old is Papillon when the book begins?
(a) 35.
(b) 17.
(c) 25.
(d) 29.

5. What does the Bowen family tell the escapees about Trinidad?
(a) Fish and fruit are plentiful for everyone.
(b) Prisoners cannot settle there.
(c) It is under Indian rule.
(d) Hurricanes are a common occurrence.

Short Answer Questions

1. From whom does Papillon receive a note in "En Route to the Bagne"?

2. What does Papillon show the man in #29 to indicate that Papillon is protecting Galgani?

3. What does Galgani ask Papillon to do for him?

4. Who is the woman who loves Papillon and cries out in the courtroom?

5. How much money does Galgani have?

(see the answer key)

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