Papillon Test | Mid-Book Test - Hard

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Papillon Test | Mid-Book Test - Hard

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This test consists of 5 short answer questions, 10 short essay questions, and 1 (of 3) essay topics.

Short Answer Questions

1. Which of the following is NOT something Papillon and the others procure in Ile aux Pigeons?

2. Who is the warden at the Royale bagne?

3. Which prisoner takes great interest in Papillon's escape plan?

4. What is Papillon's only rule for the three convicts wanting to leave on his boat?

5. Papillon ingests picric acid to prompt what medical condition?

Short Essay Questions

1. Why does Papillon agree to carry a plan for another prisoner?

2. What group of people does Papillon encounter after he leaves Indian territory and who turns him in to the authorities?

3. What is the great irony of Clousiot's release from solitary confinement?

4. What assistance does Papillon receive from the Bowen family in Trinidad?

5. What weapon has Papillon been able to secure?

6. Why does Papillon reject the idea of appealing his sentence?

7. Describe the dire conditions in which Papillon lives in while in the Santa Marta prison.

8. What happens to hamper the escape attempt?

9. What becomes Papillon's method of communicating while in solitary confinement?

10. What information does Papillon receive from his friend, Batton?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Henri Charriere was no stranger to hurt and pain. From what you know of Charriere's life through this book, what were his biggest sorrows and worst betrayals? How did he manage through them? How did his coping skills evidence themselves in many aspects of his life? Explain.

Essay Topic 2

Project into the future ten years after the end of the book and write a brief synopsis for Papillon's life. Be sure to incorporate geographical, personal, political and cultural impacts.

Essay Topic 3

The author uses some important instances of flashbacks in the story. Explain what a flashback is and cite at least two making sure to explain what makes each a flashback.

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