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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. On the eighth day, how much of Cincinnatus' pencil is used up?
(a) Exactly one quarter.
(b) Almost two-thirds.
(c) More than a third.
(d) About half.

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

3. What is the first thing Cincinnatus says to Emmie after she slips into his room?
(a) Who are you?
(b) Hello, little girl.
(c) You are safe.
(d) He is gone.

4. What reason does Rodrig give Cincinnatus to discourage him from complaining?
(a) He says that complainers tend to get worse punishment.
(b) He says the Congress will not meet until June.
(c) He says that it would be impolite of him to complain.
(d) He says a letter of complaint will not be delivered unless the prison director allows it.

5. Who turns the cell light out?
(a) The director.
(b) Cincinnatus.
(c) The spider.
(d) Rodion.

Short Answer Questions

1. What furniture is in Cincinnatus' cell?

2. What does Cincinnatus repeat?

3. What color is the letter Cincinnatus receives when he wakes?

4. What does Cincinnatus credit his lawyer with?

5. Who does Emmie tease during Marthe's visit?

(see the answer key)

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