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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What special item has Cincinnatus asked for?
(a) A tub to bathe in.
(b) A pocketwatch.
(c) A new suit of clothes.
(d) A mirror and shaving kit.

2. How old is Emmie?
(a) Six.
(b) Eight.
(c) Ten.
(d) Twelve.

3. What is the director doing when Rodion brings Cincinnatus back to his cell from the new prisoner's cell?
(a) Bringing the new prisoner a five-course meal.
(b) Looking through the peephole in the new prisoner's door.
(c) Painting the new prisoner's door with red paint.
(d) Whistling and dancing around the hallway.

4. Where on the table does Rodion set the vase of flowers?
(a) Not quite at the edge.
(b) Not quite in the center.
(c) Exactly in the center.
(d) Right on the edge.

5. What reason does Cincinnatus write that he is too dangerous as his own accomplice?
(a) He cannot control himself.
(b) He knows too much.
(c) He means to betray himself.
(d) He distrusts himself.

Short Answer Questions

1. What awakens Cincinnatus the third day?

2. What words does Cincinnatus see written on the wall of the hallway?

3. On the eighth day, how much of Cincinnatus' pencil is used up?

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

5. What does Cincinnatus complain about that causes Pierre to call him rude?

(see the answer key)

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