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

2. What does a starvation diet consist of?
(a) An apple and a slice of cheese.
(b) A cup of soup and a sandwich.
(c) A baked potato and a piece of bread.
(d) A bowl of broth and a biscuit.

3. What is a prisoner given once a day as part of the C-300 punishment?
(a) A bath.
(b) Water.
(c) A sponge.
(d) Soup.

4. What does Abbott say he suffered from for four years?
(a) Arthitis.
(b) Bipolar.
(c) Claustrophobia.
(d) Arachnophobia.

5. What does Abbott liken the experience of a being in a black cell to?
(a) Floating in space.
(b) Sleeping in a cave.
(c) Treading tar.
(d) Swimming in ink.

Short Answer Questions

1. Which of the following philosophers is Abbott particularly drawn to?

2. What happens to Abbott after twenty three days in the blackout cell?

3. What does Abbott say his lungs were burning with?

4. What does Abbott say he pushed aside while in prison?

5. What does Abbott claim he contracted in institutions?

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