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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 bump into after he is awakened by scratching noises?
(a) A stack of books.
(b) A tray.
(c) A wardrobe.
(d) A box of clothes.

2. What does Cincinnatus start doing in his cell after Emmie's visit?
(a) Writing.
(b) Drawing.
(c) Singing.
(d) Whistling.

3. How does Pierre characterize Cincinnatus's desire to know the date of his execution?
(a) As foolish curiosity.
(b) As a clever ruse.
(c) As light and friendly banter.
(d) As mindless parroting.

4. Who formally announces that Pierre is the executioner?
(a) The director.
(b) Rodion.
(c) Cincinnatus's lawyer.
(d) Pierre.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Cincinnatus think when the scratching noises pause and then continue?

2. What color are the festive walls of Cincinnatus' cell, as the sun shines in through the freshly washed window?

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

4. How does Cincinnatus feel about his wife?

5. What does Cincinnatus think would be necessary for Emmie to rescue him?

(see the answer key)

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