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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What does Cincinnatus do when he undresses at the end of his second day in prison?
(a) He redresses and undresses in several different outfits, changing personality.
(b) He puts his clothes in the bed to form a second version of him.
(c) He throws his clothes out the window.
(d) He continues undressing and takes apart his entire body.

2. What irrelevant detail does the letter mention?
(a) New bricks for the prison driveway.
(b) Presents for the guards.
(c) Replacement parts for the prison clock.
(d) Paint for the sentry boxes.

3. When did Cincinnatus first meet his mother?
(a) When he was five.
(b) In his thirties.
(c) In his twenties.
(d) In his teens.

4. Who does the director say will need time to prepare for the execution?
(a) The executioner.
(b) Cincinnatus.
(c) The director.
(d) The townspeople.

5. What awakens Cincinnatus the third day?
(a) Light.
(b) A smell.
(c) Noises.
(d) A taste.

Short Answer Questions

1. What possible consequence of Roman's sickness does the director mention?

2. What does Rodion do while Cincinnatus looks out over the landscape?

3. What was unusual about Cincinnatus' sentence?

4. Who does Emmie slip past when he opens the door to Cincinnatus's cell?

5. What does M'sieur Pierre show Cincinnatus?

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