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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What is Rodrig Ivanovich holding after Cincinnatus reads the letter?
(a) A desk lamp.
(b) A large apple.
(c) A wall calendar.
(d) A carving knife.

2. 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 prison director.
(d) The spider.

3. After Cincinnatus gets the news about the new prisoner, what does his cot seem to change into?
(a) A horse.
(b) A bush.
(c) A boat.
(d) A door.

4. What special item has Cincinnatus asked for?
(a) A pocketwatch.
(b) A tub to bathe in.
(c) A new suit of clothes.
(d) A mirror and shaving kit.

5. What additional news does Cincinnatus get at the same time?
(a) He will be allowed to meet with his wife.
(b) He will be moved to a roomier cell.
(c) He will be given an extra daily dessert.
(d) He will be allowed to choose the time of his execution.

Short Answer Questions

1. Who does Cincinnatus ask to turn off the lights before he goes to bed?

2. In the prison rule number two, what does it say is the prison's pride?

3. What do Rodion and Cincinnatus do when Rodion comes back to Cincinnatus's cell after first dropping him off?

4. What is M'sieur Pierre's attitude when he is led into Cincinnatus' cell?

5. What is Cincinnatus's first job?

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