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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Who finds what the lawyer was looking for at the beginning of his meeting with Cincinnatus?
(a) The prison director.
(b) The lawyer.
(c) Cincinnatus.
(d) The prison guard.

2. What is wrapped around Pauline's neck?
(a) A chain.
(b) A scarf.
(c) A napkin.
(d) A rope.

3. What is M'sieur Pierre's attitude when he is led into Cincinnatus' cell?
(a) Angry and irritable.
(b) Flustered and confused.
(c) Raucous and loud.
(d) Calm and composed.

4. What time does the cell light go out?
(a) At eleven o'clock.
(b) At nine o'clock.
(c) At ten o'clock.
(d) At midnight.

5. What is Cincinnatus allowed to wear at gala performances because of his profession?
(a) White silk stockings.
(b) Heeled black velvet shoes.
(c) A red fringed robe.
(d) A feathered hat.

Short Answer Questions

1. How does Cincinnatus feel about his wife?

2. What unnatural event from Cincinnatus' childhood does he describe?

3. What does Cincinnatus think would be necessary for Emmie to rescue him?

4. Where does the lawyer take Cincinnatus during their meeting?

5. Who enters the cell after Cincinnatus undresses at the end of his second day in prison, snapping Cincinnatus's world back to normal?

(see the answer key)

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