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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. 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) An old magazine.
(c) A collection of newspaper clippings.
(d) A small pamphlet.

2. What does CIncinnatus do in response to the scratching noises?
(a) Nothing.
(b) Call out.
(c) Scratch on the walls.
(d) Knock on the walls.

3. What does Cincinnatus do when he undresses at the end of his second day in prison?
(a) He redresses and undresses in several different outfits, changing personality.
(b) He puts his clothes in the bed to form a second version of him.
(c) He continues undressing and takes apart his entire body.
(d) He throws his clothes out the window.

4. Who finds what the lawyer was looking for at the beginning of his meeting with Cincinnatus?
(a) The prison director.
(b) The prison guard.
(c) Cincinnatus.
(d) The lawyer.

5. What does Emmie say that she and Cincinnatus should do after he is rescued?
(a) Get married.
(b) Rob a train.
(c) Build a castle.
(d) Travel the world.

Short Answer Questions

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

2. What does the librarian refuse to do?

3. Who is waiting for Cincinnatus in his prison cell?

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

5. When Cincinnatus asks the prison director when his execution will be, what answer does the director give?

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