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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. How long does the letter say Cincinnatus will have to wait for the interview?
(a) One day.
(b) One week.
(c) One month.
(d) Four days.

2. Where on the table does Rodion set the vase of flowers?
(a) Right on the edge.
(b) Not quite in the center.
(c) Not quite at the edge.
(d) Exactly in the center.

3. Who tells Cincinnatus that the new prisoner has arrived?
(a) His lawyer.
(b) The prison director.
(c) Rodion.
(d) Emmie.

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

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

Short Answer Questions

1. What does M'sieur Pierre show Cincinnatus?

2. What reason does Cincinnatus give Emmie that proves to him that everyone is talking about the date of his execution?

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

4. What color is the letter Cincinnatus receives when he wakes?

5. How does the director think Cincinnatus should feel about the new prisoner?

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