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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Where does the lawyer take Cincinnatus during their meeting?
(a) Cincinnatus's home.
(b) The lawyer's home.
(c) The prison basement.
(d) The prison roof.

2. How long does the letter say Cincinnatus will have to wait for the interview?
(a) One week.
(b) One month.
(c) One day.
(d) Four days.

3. Who does Emmie tease during Marthe's visit?
(a) Marthe.
(b) The grandfather.
(c) Diomedon.
(d) Pauline.

4. What does Pierre criticize Cincinnatus' attitude as?
(a) Not serious enough.
(b) Melodramatic.
(c) Selfish and contemptuous.
(d) Constantly angry.

5. What does Cincinnatus write is more real than the everyday world?
(a) Thoughts.
(b) Dreams.
(c) Nothing.
(d) Death.

Short Answer Questions

1. When does Cincinnatus think the execution will be at the end of his second day in prison?

2. What is dirtying the lawyer's back?

3. What does Cincinnatus attribute the scratching on the walls to?

4. What unnatural event from Cincinnatus' childhood does he describe?

5. What is wrapped around Pauline's neck?

(see the answer key)

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