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

Multiple Choice Questions

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

2. What animal does Pierre compare Cincinnatus to?
(a) A wolf cub.
(b) A prowling cat.
(c) A snake.
(d) A shy deer.

3. How does Pierre characterize Cincinnatus's desire to know the date of his execution?
(a) As a clever ruse.
(b) As mindless parroting.
(c) As light and friendly banter.
(d) As foolish curiosity.

4. What does Pierre keep in a large case?
(a) A bow.
(b) A sword.
(c) A rifle.
(d) An axe.

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

Short Answer Questions

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

2. After Cincinnatus gets the news about the new prisoner, what does his cot seem to change into?

3. What does Pierre say when Cincinnatus asks if he is telling the truth?

4. Who does Rodrig show Cincinnatus a 'photohoroscope' of?

5. How does Cincinnatus describe his wife?

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