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

Multiple Choice Questions

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

2. What does Pierre talk about during his game of chess with Cincinnatus?
(a) Politics.
(b) Sex.
(c) The weather.
(d) Religion.

3. What is Rodrig Ivanovich holding after Cincinnatus reads the letter?
(a) A carving knife.
(b) A desk lamp.
(c) A large apple.
(d) A wall calendar.

4. What animal does Pierre compare Cincinnatus to?
(a) A wolf cub.
(b) A prowling cat.
(c) A shy deer.
(d) A snake.

5. What is Cincinnatus allowed to wear at gala performances because of his profession?
(a) White silk stockings.
(b) A feathered hat.
(c) Heeled black velvet shoes.
(d) A red fringed robe.

Short Answer Questions

1. Who formally announces that Pierre is the executioner?

2. How does the judge deliver Cincinnatus' sentence?

3. What does the spider turn into before Cincinnatus leaves for his execution?

4. What method of death does Cincinnatus write that he would prefer to beheading by axe?

5. What does Cincinnatus bump into after he is awakened by scratching noises?

(see the answer key)

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