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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What does Cincinnatus credit his lawyer with?
(a) Saving him from a worse punishment than beheading.
(b) Making himself look good at Cincinnatus's expense.
(c) Avoiding doing anything at all at the trial.
(d) Making eloquent speeches that accomplish nothing.

2. What is the first thing Cincinnatus says to Emmie after she slips into his room?
(a) He is gone.
(b) Who are you?
(c) Hello, little girl.
(d) You are safe.

3. Where does the tunnel lead to?
(a) The prison director's office.
(b) Pierre's cell.
(c) The library.
(d) An empty cell.

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

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

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Pierre say when Cincinnatus asks if he is telling the truth?

2. What animal arrives with Marthe and her family?

3. What does CIncinnatus do in response to the scratching noises?

4. What does the director request Cincinnatus to do?

5. Where will the execution take place?

(see the answer key)

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