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This test consists of 5 multiple choice questions, 5 short answer questions, and 10 short essay questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Who does Papillon kill for squealing about Papillon's escape?
(a) Serge Bertrand.
(b) Thierry Bessette.
(c) Remy Boutin.
(d) Bebert Celier.

2. Papillon points out that there are male prisoners living _______________________.
(a) Without speaking to anyone.
(b) As husband and wife.
(c) Like animals.
(d) In squalor.

3. What is the name of the village where Papillon and his cohorts are taken in?
(a) Irapa.
(b) Islandia.
(c) Ixtaca.
(d) Irana.

4. How does Papillon know that this escape attempt is a success?
(a) He is with U.S. military personnel.
(b) He is promised a ride back to France.
(c) The men on the ship are friendly.
(d) No prisoners have been returned since the onset of the war.

5. What do some of the prisoners hope for when they hear rumors of civil unrest in France?
(a) That a democratic government will be installed.
(b) That the prisoners' sentences will be commuted.
(c) That prisoners will get better treatment from a new government.
(d) That the prisoners will be set free to become soldiers.

Short Answer Questions

1. How many others join Papillon on another cavale?

2. How long is Papillon to live in the rural area to complete his deal?

3. Who is the new warden now in charge of the Royale bagne?

4. What town are Papillon and his cohorts taken to by the police?

5. Papillon says that it is a role of survival to have _________________ at all times.

Short Essay Questions

1. How does Carbonieri die and what rule of survival does Papillon say that Carbonieri failed to uphold?

2. What reasons can Papillon give for Sylvain's demise and what selfish thought does Papillon harbor then?

3. What is a "Lisette" and who agrees to accompany Papillon on his next escape attempt?

4. How does Papillon know that the revolt at the Royale prison has taken place and how does Papillon intervene to get the situation calmed down with the warden?

5. Who is the new warden at the Royale prison and what job does he give to Papillon?

6. How does the war play a part in Papillon's rescue?

7. What is Papillon's idea to prevent the sharks from consuming Carbonieri's body?

8. How much of his eight-year sentence does Papillon end up serving?

9. For what reason is Papillon sentenced to eight years in solitary confinement?

10. Describe Papillon's rescue by the torpedo ship.

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