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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Who does Rodrig Ivanovich seem to transform into?
(a) Rodion.
(b) Roman.
(c) The spider.
(d) Marthe.

2. What happens when M'sieur Pierre sits down?
(a) He bends his body as if sitting but floats an inch above the chair seat.
(b) The chair is too deep and he must sit on the forward edge.
(c) The chair is too weak and the seat cracks beneath him.
(d) His legs do not reach the floor.

3. What is the director's attitude toward M'sieur Pierre?
(a) Impartial and uncaring.
(b) Fawning and complimentary.
(c) Irritated and grumbling.
(d) Aloof and distainful.

4. What scent does Rodrig spray around the cell?
(a) Cinnamon.
(b) Roses.
(c) Honeysuckle.
(d) Pine.

5. What is Marthe holding when she meets with Cincinnaus?
(a) A candle.
(b) A mirror.
(c) A flower.
(d) A rosary.

Short Answer Questions

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

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

3. What does the lawyer offer to Cincinnatus?

4. Besides blades, what does Rodion's penknife have?

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

(see the answer key)

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