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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 M'sieur Pierre's attitude when he is led into Cincinnatus' cell?
(a) Raucous and loud.
(b) Calm and composed.
(c) Flustered and confused.
(d) Angry and irritable.

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

3. Who does Cincinnatus ask to deliver his letter to Marthe?
(a) Pierre.
(b) Rodion.
(c) The director.
(d) Emmie.

4. On the eighth day, how much of Cincinnatus' pencil is used up?
(a) More than a third.
(b) Almost two-thirds.
(c) Exactly one quarter.
(d) About half.

5. What is the one difference between Marthe's two identical twin brothers?
(a) One is missing a hand, and he keeps his false hand in is pocket.
(b) One has a black mustache and the other a blonde one.
(c) One wears all red clothes and the other all black.
(d) One is an inch taller than the other.

Short Answer Questions

1. Where does Cincinnatus write that he will evolve a third eye?

2. What does the director say to Cincinnatus after the meeting with Pierre?

3. Who does Cincinnatus ask to turn off the lights before he goes to bed?

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

5. What is Marthe holding when she meets with Cincinnaus?

(see the answer key)

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