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

Multiple Choice Questions

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

2. What do Rodion and Cincinnatus do when Rodion comes back to Cincinnatus's cell after first dropping him off?
(a) They sing.
(b) They jump.
(c) They dance.
(d) They fly.

3. What does Cincinnatus credit his lawyer with?
(a) Making eloquent speeches that accomplish nothing.
(b) Saving him from a worse punishment than beheading.
(c) Making himself look good at Cincinnatus's expense.
(d) Avoiding doing anything at all at the trial.

4. While Cincinnatus meets with his lawyer, who does the prison director inform Cincinnatus is coming?
(a) His wife.
(b) Another prisoner.
(c) The trial judge.
(d) Another lawyer.

5. Where is the new prisoner sitting when Cincinnatus first sees him?
(a) On the bed.
(b) On the floor.
(c) On a chair in the corner.
(d) At the table.

Short Answer Questions

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

2. When Cincinnatus asks the prison director when his execution will be, what answer does the director give?

3. How old is Cincinnatus when he gets his first job?

4. What does Cincinnatus do at night in his youth when he has his first job?

5. What was unusual about Cincinnatus' sentence?

(see the answer key)

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