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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What does Marthe's escort keep trying to make her wear?
(a) A hat.
(b) A shawl.
(c) A coat.
(d) Gloves.

2. Why does Cincinnatus start to go for a walk?
(a) He sees a light down the hallway.
(b) He wants to sneak away.
(c) Emmie beckons to him.
(d) Rodion suggests it.

3. What does Cincinnatus start doing in his cell after Emmie's visit?
(a) Singing.
(b) Drawing.
(c) Writing.
(d) Whistling.

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

5. What do Rodion and Cincinnatus do when Rodion comes back to Cincinnatus's cell after first dropping him off?
(a) They fly.
(b) They jump.
(c) They sing.
(d) They dance.

Short Answer Questions

1. What happens when Marthe's grandfather goes to light Marthe's father's cigarette?

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

3. What does Cincinnatus do with the special envelope his lawyer has brought?

4. What metaphor does Cincinnatus use for trying to find the essence of what he wants to say?

5. How does Marthe leave her first visit with Cincinnatus?

(see the answer key)

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