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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What method of death does Cincinnatus write that he would prefer to beheading by axe?
(a) Shooting by a firing squad.
(b) Drowning.
(c) Hanging by rope.
(d) Electric chair.

2. What does Cincinnatus do on the morning of his scheduled execution?
(a) Sit in the corner under the window.
(b) Pace jerkily around the room.
(c) Write his last thoughts.
(d) Stay in bed.

3. Where is Cincinnatus during his meeting with Pierre the day after Marthe's first visit?
(a) On his table.
(b) On his floor.
(c) On his cot.
(d) On his chair.

4. What crime does Pierre say he was accused of?
(a) Trying to steal a public statue.
(b) Arguing against the trial system.
(c) Breaking into his wife's bedroom.
(d) Trying to help Cincinnatus escape.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Cincinnatus refuse to do after Pierre's speech about why he pretended to be a prisoner?

2. When does Emmie tell Cincinnatus that her rescue attempt will take place?

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

4. What does Pierre do when Rodrig Ivanovich comes in to listen to his lecture?

5. What initials are supposed to be spelled out in lights in the park?

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