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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What unnatural event from Cincinnatus' childhood does he describe?
(a) A man getting up to help him, and his shadow not following right away.
(b) A bird flying up into the sky and becoming a cloud.
(c) A woman singing and gradually becoming a chorus and then an orchestra.
(d) A spider growing larger and larger, and then turning into a bus.

2. What does Cincinnatus repeat?
(a) There is something I know.
(b) There is nothing in this world.
(c) There is something missing.
(d) All is false and illusory.

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

4. What does Cincinnatus have to eat when Emmie comes into his cell?
(a) Hot chocolate and toast.
(b) Coffee and cereal.
(c) Eggs and bacon.
(d) Sweet rolls and orange juice.

5. What does Cincinnatus do with the special envelope his lawyer has brought?
(a) Cincinnatus tears it up.
(b) Cincinnatus spits on it.
(c) Cincinnatus burns it.
(d) Cincinnatus throws it out the window.

Short Answer Questions

1. How long does the letter say Cincinnatus will have to wait for the interview?

2. What is Rodrig Ivanovich holding after Cincinnatus reads the letter?

3. Where is the prison located?

4. What does the director say is wrong with Roman Vissarionovich?

5. What does Cincinnatus think is happening when he wakes up the third day?

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