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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. How does Cincinnatus describe his wife?
(a) Beautiful, humble, and weak.
(b) Friendly, happy, and giving.
(c) Forgiving, empty-headed, and easily manipulated.
(d) Nagging, stubborn, and unfaithful.

2. What color is the letter Cincinnatus receives when he wakes?
(a) Lilac.
(b) Vermillion.
(c) Ebony.
(d) Taupe.

3. When does Cincinnatus think the execution will be at the end of his second day in prison?
(a) He thinks it will probably be at least a week.
(b) He thinks it will probably be on Saturday, when everyone is off work.
(c) He thinks it will probably be the next day.
(d) He thinks it will probably be at least a month.

4. What does Rodrig want to add to Pierre's speech?
(a) His own favorite photograph.
(b) His own favorite memory.
(c) His own favorite food.
(d) His own favorite smell.

5. What possible consequence of Roman's sickness does the director mention?
(a) Cincinnatus will need to represent himself.
(b) Cincinnatus will need a new attorney.
(c) Roman may not make it to the execution.
(d) Roman will not be able to deliver a complaint for Cincinnatus.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Cincinnatus start doing in his cell after Emmie's visit?

2. What does Cincinnatus do when he undresses at the end of his second day in prison?

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

4. What irrelevant detail does the letter mention?

5. What does Cincinnatus have trouble deciding about his letter to Marthe?

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