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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What is the director's attitude toward M'sieur Pierre?
(a) Irritated and grumbling.
(b) Impartial and uncaring.
(c) Fawning and complimentary.
(d) Aloof and distainful.

2. What metaphor does Cincinnatus use for trying to find the essence of what he wants to say?
(a) Groping in the sand beneath the water for something shiny.
(b) Digging down into the ground to try to uncover roots.
(c) Trying to capture the ash as it flies up in the flame.
(d) Searching through a forest for a vanishing figure.

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

4. In the prison rule number two, what does it say is the prison's pride?
(a) A prisoner's happiness.
(b) A prisoner's misery.
(c) A prisoner's meekness.
(d) A prisoner's good behavior.

5. What is Marthe wearing when she meets with Cincinnatus?
(a) A flowing white dress with silver trim.
(b) A short red dress and high heeled shoes.
(c) A bright blue tafetta dress with golden bracelets.
(d) A good black dress and a velvet ribbon choker.

Short Answer Questions

1. What about Pierre does Cincinnatus say might prevent him from making an effective escape?

2. What does Cincinnatus credit his lawyer with?

3. What does the director request Cincinnatus to do?

4. What does Diomedon's right leg resemble?

5. What is the first thing Cincinnatus says to Emmie after she slips into his room?

(see the answer key)

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