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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) More than a third.
(c) Almost two-thirds.
(d) About half.

2. How does the director think Cincinnatus should feel about the new prisoner?
(a) Jealous and suspicious.
(b) Afraid to meet him, for fear of not being good enough.
(c) Sad at sharing the prison.
(d) Excited and anxious to meet him.

3. After Emmie leaves his cell, what does Cincinnatus start philosophizing about in his pile of books?
(a) A large hardcover volume missing the rest of the set.
(b) A small pamphlet.
(c) A collection of newspaper clippings.
(d) An old magazine.

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

5. Who does Emmie tease during Marthe's visit?
(a) The grandfather.
(b) Pauline.
(c) Diomedon.
(d) Marthe.

Short Answer Questions

1. What happens when M'sieur Pierre sits down?

2. Who does Cincinnatus ask to turn off the lights before he goes to bed?

3. What job does Cincinnatus take on in his twenties?

4. What reason does Rodrig give Cincinnatus to discourage him from complaining?

5. What does Cincinnatus tell the lawyer is not real?

(see the answer key)

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