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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter Fifteen.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Where is the new prisoner sitting when Cincinnatus first sees him?
(a) On a chair in the corner.
(b) On the bed.
(c) On the floor.
(d) At the table.

2. How does Cincinnatus describe his wife?
(a) Nagging, stubborn, and unfaithful.
(b) Forgiving, empty-headed, and easily manipulated.
(c) Friendly, happy, and giving.
(d) Beautiful, humble, and weak.

3. How does the director think Cincinnatus should feel about the new prisoner?
(a) Excited and anxious to meet him.
(b) Afraid to meet him, for fear of not being good enough.
(c) Jealous and suspicious.
(d) Sad at sharing the prison.

4. What does Cincinnatus do outside the new prisoner's cell?
(a) He looks through the peephole.
(b) He listens at the cell door.
(c) He writes a secret chalk mark on the wall.
(d) He whistles and knocks.

5. Who tells Cincinnatus that the new prisoner has arrived?
(a) Emmie.
(b) Rodion.
(c) The prison director.
(d) His lawyer.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does the new prisoner look like?

2. What does Pierre tell Cincinnatus that they will do together?

3. What crime does Pierre say he was accused of?

4. What additional news does Cincinnatus get at the same time?

5. Where does Pierre say he is from?

(see the answer key)

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