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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What does Cincinnatus do when he undresses at the end of his second day in prison?
(a) He redresses and undresses in several different outfits, changing personality.
(b) He throws his clothes out the window.
(c) He continues undressing and takes apart his entire body.
(d) He puts his clothes in the bed to form a second version of him.

2. What is wrapped around Pauline's neck?
(a) A chain.
(b) A scarf.
(c) A rope.
(d) A napkin.

3. What does the lawyer offer to Cincinnatus?
(a) A private meeting with the judge.
(b) Copies of the trial transcript.
(c) An autographed photo of himself.
(d) Free services to make his will and a trust for his wife.

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

5. How does Cincinnatus say that the prison clock works?
(a) The clock is replaced each hour with one showing a different time.
(b) The dial stays in the same place but the clock is rotated each hour.
(c) The watchman paints new hands on the clock each hour.
(d) A small man is inside it turning the clock dial.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Cecilia C. give to Cincinnatus?

2. Where did Cincinnatus grow up?

3. What does Cincinnatus do when Marthe offers to have sex with him?

4. After Cincinnatus gets the news about the new prisoner, what does his cot seem to change into?

5. What does Cincinnatus do after he writes his last word?

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