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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. How does Marthe leave her first visit with Cincinnatus?
(a) She is carried out on a couch.
(b) She waves goodbye and seems to vanish.
(c) She walks out laughing.
(d) She runs out crying.

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

3. How many children does Marthe have?
(a) Two.
(b) Three.
(c) Four.
(d) One.

4. What does Cincinnatus do at night in his youth when he has his first job?
(a) He writes.
(b) He plays chess.
(c) He listens to music.
(d) He reads.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Cecilia C. tell Cincinnatus about his father?

2. What does Cincinnatus do with the special envelope his lawyer has brought?

3. Who comes through the tunnel?

4. Where does Pierre say he is from?

5. What color are the festive walls of Cincinnatus' cell, as the sun shines in through the freshly washed window?

(see the answer key)

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