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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What about Pierre does Cincinnatus say might prevent him from making an effective escape?
(a) His tendency to talk.
(b) His short legs.
(c) His clothes.
(d) His attitude.

2. After Cincinnatus gets the news about the new prisoner, what does his cot seem to change into?
(a) A bush.
(b) A boat.
(c) A horse.
(d) A door.

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

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

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

Short Answer Questions

1. How does Cincinnatus describe his wife?

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

3. What does Cincinnatus look at in the library catalog?

4. Where does Pierre say he is from?

5. What does Pierre keep in a large case?

(see the answer key)

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