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Henri Charrire

Papillon Quiz

Henri Charrière
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Papillon Quiz

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1)

What happens to Papillon and the others when arriving at Curacao? (from The Fourth Notebook, The First Cavale, Continued)

They need hospitalization for a few days.
They buy a bigger boat.
They receive a warm welcome.
The boat crashes into rocks.
2)

What town are Papillon and his cohorts taken to by the police? (from Thirteenth Notebook, Venezuela)

Guerra.
Guiria.
Gullia.
Guevera.
3)

After escaping the Indian territory, Papillon finds himself in the company of ______________. (from Fifth Notebook, Return to Civilization)

Nuns.
Hunters.
Medicine men.
Sailors.
4)

Which new prisoner does Papillon join in a daring escape? (from The Fourth Notebook, The First Cavale, Continued)

Jacques.
Marco.
Ricardo.
Antonio.
5)

Why are Papillon and Clousiot unable to make their escape from Colombia? (from Fifth Notebook, Return to Civilization)

They get malaria and go out of their minds.
They are too weak from starvation.
They break bones when they jump off a wall.
They both get dysentery and cannot walk.
6)

What happens to the smuggler in #97? (from Sixth Notebook, The Iles Du Salut)

He is hanged.
He is beaten to death.
He is set off to sea on a raft.
He is buried alive.
7)

What is the main livelihood of the people who take in Papillon? (from Thirteenth Notebook, Venezuela)

Carpentry.
Farming.
Weaving.
Fishing.
8)

How long is Papillon to live in the rural area to complete his deal? (from Thirteenth Notebook, Venezuela)

Two years.
Six months.
One year.
Four weeks.
9)

Who is willing to carry messages for Papillon? (from Sixth Notebook, The Iles Du Salut)

A guard.
A fisherman.
A cook.
A sweeper.
10)

Who turns Papillon in to the authorities? (from Fifth Notebook, Return to Civilization)

A school teacher.
Another convict.
The Mother Superior.
A scorned lover.
11)

How do the sharks know to come near the prison to eat the corpses? (from Ninth Notebook, Saint-Joseph)

They are always there.
They come every day at the same time.
They come when they smell blood.
They come after the bell is rung.
12)

In what do the other prisoners seem to not have any interest? (from Sixth Notebook, The Iles Du Salut)

Escaping.
Writing letters.
Making wine.
Cleaning their cells.
13)

Papillon's new escape plan hinges on _________________. (from Fifth Notebook, Return to Civilization)

Wind.
Rain.
Darkness.
Fog.
14)

What does the man in #155 bring with him on the escape with Papillon? (from Tenth Notebook, Diable)

A pig.
A map.
Medical supplies.
A plan.
15)

What do Papillon and the man in #70 do to fend off fatigue and hunger while at sea? (from The Fourth Notebook, The First Cavale, Continued)

Ration the food very carefully.
Sleep as much as possible.
Daydream about their next destination.
Chew on cocoa leaves.
16)

One day, someone asks Papillon if Maturette is ___________________. (from Eighth Notebook, The Return to Royale)

Papillon's property.
An educated man.
A religious man.
Innocent of his crime.
17)

Who is Chang's brother who helps Papillon? (from Tenth Notebook, Diable)

Cuic-Cuic.
Chao-Chao.
Chi-Chi.
Chen-Chen.
18)

Papillon decides to count off this time in solitary in increments of _________________. (from Seventh Notebook, The Iles Du Salut, Continued)

Years.
Days.
Six months.
Weeks.
19)

What tires Papillon soon while living in the location in #164? (from Eleventh Notebook, Goodbye to the Bagne; Twenfth Notebook, Cavale from Georgetown)

There is no night life.
Constant brushes with the police.
There are very few women.
He cannot get any radio reception.
20)

What is the condition on which Papillon is to be set free? (from Thirteenth Notebook, Venezuela)

That he will cooperate with authorities.
That he will take care of an old man.
That he will turn over the diamonds.
That he will leave and never return.
21)

What is Papillon not allowed to do in solitary? (from Sixth Notebook, The Iles Du Salut)

Sing.
Read the Bible.
Smoke cigarettes.
Talk to anyone.
22)

What seems to dismay Papillon about the prison? (from Eighth Notebook, The Return to Royale)

How the prisoners simply accept their fate.
Why the food is always spoiled.
Why the wardens are changed so often.
Why any men would choose to work there.
23)

What is the nickname for the warden at the Royale bagne? (from Sixth Notebook, The Iles Du Salut)

Mara Loco.
Luna Sec.
Coco Sec.
Coco Loco.
24)

What do some of the prisoners hope for when they hear rumors of civil unrest in France? (from Eighth Notebook, The Return to Royale)

That prisoners will get better treatment from a new government.
That a democratic government will be installed.
That the prisoners will be set free to become soldiers.
That the prisoners' sentences will be commuted.
25)

Why do the three other escapees not want to continue on the journey with Papillon? (from The Fourth Notebook, The First Cavale, Continued)

They cannot bear such a long crossing.
They are imprisoned in Curacao.
They are all too sick to go.
They want to sail in a different direction.
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