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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Varieties of Punishment.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What do Abbott's fellow inmates do to ensure Abbott's release from the the starvation diet?
(a) Go on strike.
(b) Give Abbott their food.
(c) Take a guard hostage.
(d) Break Abbott free.

2. What is the name of a cell that has no light coming into it?
(a) A night cell.
(b) An iron maiden.
(c) A dark cell.
(d) A black out cell.

3. What does Abbott say he can't control?
(a) His tears.
(b) His writings.
(c) His anger.
(d) His fear.

4. What does Abbot say it is now routine for him to try to do?
(a) Abuse the guards.
(b) Escape prison.
(c) Think about his homeland.
(d) Write short stories.

5. Who does Abbott say he has to sit next to everyday at breakfast?
(a) A smelly bum.
(b) A rambling drunk.
(c) A stupid wino.
(d) A violent Nazi.

Short Answer Questions

1. What two people did Abbott learn had died during his time in the C-300 cell?

2. What does Abbott say he did in 1971?

3. What does Abbott say he thought was crushing him?

4. What drug is Abbott give to stop him from hallucinating?

5. How did the guards try to control Abbott's claustrophobia?

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