View a FREE sample

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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Who enters the cell after Cincinnatus undresses at the end of his second day in prison, snapping Cincinnatus's world back to normal?
(a) Marthe.
(b) Rodion.
(c) The spider.
(d) The prison director.

2. Where does the lawyer take Cincinnatus during their meeting?
(a) The prison basement.
(b) The lawyer's home.
(c) Cincinnatus's home.
(d) The prison roof.

3. 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.

4. What is the first thing Cincinnatus says to Emmie after she slips into his room?
(a) He is gone.
(b) You are safe.
(c) Who are you?
(d) Hello, little girl.

5. What reason does Cincinnatus give Emmie that proves to him that everyone is talking about the date of his execution?
(a) The guard turns off the radio whenever he approaches.
(b) A square was cut out of his morning paper.
(c) He hears people whispering outside his cell.
(d) Everyone looks at him as if they know a secret.

Short Answer Questions

1. How does Cincinnatus feel about his wife?

2. What job does Cincinnatus take on in his twenties?

3. What does Cincinnatus do when he undresses at the end of his second day in prison?

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

5. What does the prison director scold the prisoner for doing?

(see the answer key)

This section contains 346 words (approx. 2 pages at 300 words per page) View a FREE sample