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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. In the prison rule number two, what does it say is the prison's pride?
(a) A prisoner's good behavior.
(b) A prisoner's meekness.
(c) A prisoner's misery.
(d) A prisoner's happiness.

2. What does the director say to Cincinnatus after the meeting with Pierre?
(a) That he envies Cincinnatus.
(b) That he is proud of Cincinnatus.
(c) That he is happy for Cincinnatus.
(d) That he is ashamed of Cincinnatus.

3. What is wrapped around Pauline's neck?
(a) A napkin.
(b) A chain.
(c) A rope.
(d) A scarf.

4. When did Cincinnatus first meet his mother?
(a) When he was five.
(b) In his thirties.
(c) In his twenties.
(d) In his teens.

5. What does Cincinnatus write is more real than the everyday world?
(a) Thoughts.
(b) Nothing.
(c) Dreams.
(d) Death.

Short Answer Questions

1. What is the weather like the day that Cincinnatus receives the letter?

2. Where do the city officials gather to meet with Pierre and Cincinnatus?

3. Who comes through the tunnel?

4. Where does Pierre say he is from?

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

(see the answer key)

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