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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What scent does Rodrig spray around the cell?
(a) Roses.
(b) Pine.
(c) Honeysuckle.
(d) Cinnamon.

2. What additional news does Cincinnatus get at the same time?
(a) He will be allowed to meet with his wife.
(b) He will be allowed to choose the time of his execution.
(c) He will be moved to a roomier cell.
(d) He will be given an extra daily dessert.

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

4. What does the librarian refuse to do?
(a) Particpate in Pierre's card trick.
(b) Discuss the organization of the library.
(c) Discuss the conditions of Cincinnatus's cell.
(d) Bring Cincinnatus's books.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Marthe's escort keep trying to make her wear?

2. What happens when M'sieur Pierre sits down?

3. What happens when Marthe's grandfather goes to light Marthe's father's cigarette?

4. What is Cincinnatus allowed to wear at gala performances because of his profession?

5. What happens to the scratching noises when Cincinnatus makes noise?

(see the answer key)

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