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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. How does Cincinnatus feel about his wife?
(a) He loves her.
(b) He hates her.
(c) He doesn't care about her.
(d) He likes her.

2. What does Cincinnatus think would be necessary for Emmie to rescue him?
(a) For her to love him.
(b) For her to listen to him tell his story.
(c) For her to feel sorry for him.
(d) For her to mature yet remain a child.

3. What is Cincinnatus's lawyer looking for when he visits Cincinnatus?
(a) The lawyer is looking for his pen.
(b) The lawyer is looking for his library card.
(c) The lawyer is looking for his cufflink.
(d) The lawyer is looking for his reading glasses.

4. Where does Rodion tell Cincinnatus to go while his cell is cleaned?
(a) Down to the guards' quarters.
(b) To another cell.
(c) Up to the roof.
(d) Out in the hall.

5. What does Cincinnatus see in the morning papers?
(a) Photos of his house and family.
(b) Photos of the prison.
(c) Photos of the judge and his lawyer.
(d) Photos of the executioner waving to a crowd.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does the new prisoner look like?

2. After Emmie leaves his cell, what does Cincinnatus start philosophizing about in his pile of books?

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

4. What awakens Cincinnatus the third day?

5. What does Emmie do when Rodion comes to chase her out of the cell?

(see the answer key)

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