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

2. What is Marthe wearing when she meets with Cincinnatus?
(a) A good black dress and a velvet ribbon choker.
(b) A flowing white dress with silver trim.
(c) A short red dress and high heeled shoes.
(d) A bright blue tafetta dress with golden bracelets.

3. What time does Rodrig Ivanovich appear?
(a) Exactly at noon.
(b) Fifteen minues early, at quarter to nine.
(c) Exactly at ten o'clock.
(d) Twenty minutes after his scheduled arrival at eleven.

4. What is Cincinnatus's first job?
(a) Repairing clocks.
(b) Binding books.
(c) Making socks.
(d) Building toys.

5. What is the weather like the day that Cincinnatus receives the letter?
(a) Snowy.
(b) Windy.
(c) Sunny.
(d) Overcast.

Short Answer Questions

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

2. Where on the table does Rodion set the vase of flowers?

3. How many children does Marthe have?

4. What does Cincinnatus tell the lawyer is not real?

5. What reason does Cincinnatus write that he is too dangerous as his own accomplice?

(see the answer key)

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