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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 Pierre tell Cincinnatus that they will do together?
(a) Walk up the execution scaffold.
(b) Take over the guard towers.
(c) Walk out of the prison to freedom.
(d) Find a path to spiritual well-being.

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

3. What does Pierre say when Cincinnatus asks if he is telling the truth?
(a) That he's insulted by the question.
(b) That he can neither confirm nor deny it.
(c) That he never lies.
(d) That he often lies, but not about this.

4. What is the director doing when Rodion brings Cincinnatus back to his cell from the new prisoner's cell?
(a) Bringing the new prisoner a five-course meal.
(b) Looking through the peephole in the new prisoner's door.
(c) Whistling and dancing around the hallway.
(d) Painting the new prisoner's door with red paint.

5. Where does the tunnel lead to?
(a) The library.
(b) Pierre's cell.
(c) The prison director's office.
(d) An empty cell.

Short Answer Questions

1. How does Cincinnatus describe his wife?

2. What about Pierre does Cincinnatus say might prevent him from making an effective escape?

3. Who tells Cincinnatus that the new prisoner has arrived?

4. What does Pierre keep in a large case?

5. How does Cincinnatus feel about his wife?

(see the answer key)

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