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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What happens to the scratching noises when Cincinnatus makes noise?
(a) They move to another part of the wall.
(b) They get louder.
(c) They stop.
(d) They get very quiet.

2. How does Cincinnatus feel about his wife?
(a) He hates her.
(b) He loves her.
(c) He likes her.
(d) He doesn't care about her.

3. What does Cecilia C. give to Cincinnatus?
(a) A bag of toys.
(b) A bag of pebbles.
(c) A bag of coins.
(d) A bag of candy.

4. What does Pierre lecture Cincinnatus on, in the evening after Emmie tells Cincinnatus she is planning his escape?
(a) The conflict between man's spiritual and earthly natures.
(b) The nature of virtue and obedience.
(c) Love, starting with brotherly love.
(d) Pleasure, starting with erotic pleasure.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Cincinnatus refuse to do after Pierre's speech about why he pretended to be a prisoner?

2. How old is Cincinnatus when he gets his first job?

3. How does the director think Cincinnatus should feel about the new prisoner?

4. What does Cincinnatus do outside the new prisoner's cell?

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

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