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This test consists of 15 multiple choice questions and 5 short answer questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What explanation does Marthe give Cincinnatus for why his execution has been delayed?
(a) There is a possibility of a new trial.
(b) Everyone is too tired.
(c) There is a problem with the execution platform.
(d) The weather is wrong.

2. Why does CIncinnatus ask the guards to stop bringing the paper?
(a) Because the newspaper is always filled with lies about him.
(b) Because the papers are starting to pile up in the corner of the cell.
(c) Because articles about his upcoming execution are always clipped out.
(d) Because he finds the news depressing.

3. What does Cincinnatus think when the scratching noises pause and then continue?
(a) That he cannot stop them.
(b) That the scratcher may want to harm him.
(c) That the scratcher is uncertain.
(d) That he has communicated.

4. How does Cincinnatus feel when he wakes on the scheduled morning of his execution?
(a) Numb.
(b) Relieved.
(c) Angry.
(d) Afraid.

5. What does Cincinnatus do after he writes his last word?
(a) He erases it.
(b) He crosses it off.
(c) He crumples up the paper.
(d) He burns the paper.

6. What happens to the scratching noises when Cincinnatus makes noise?
(a) They get louder.
(b) They move to another part of the wall.
(c) They get very quiet.
(d) They stop.

7. What does Rodion bring for the spider?
(a) A ladybug.
(b) A moth.
(c) A caterpillar.
(d) A beetle.

8. What does Cincinnatus finally ask for as his last wish?
(a) A cigarette and a cup of coffee.
(b) Three minutes of privacy.
(c) A promise to publish his writing.
(d) A kiss from his wife.

9. What does Cecilia C. give to Cincinnatus?
(a) A bag of toys.
(b) A bag of pebbles.
(c) A bag of candy.
(d) A bag of coins.

10. How do the city officials say to Pierre at the end of the supper?
(a) They give him a raise.
(b) They warn him to be careful.
(c) They hope they'll have more executions for him.
(d) They congratulate him.

11. What is the last word that Cincinnatus has to find an additional piece of paper to write?
(a) Life.
(b) Death.
(c) Fear.
(d) Evil.

12. Where does Cincinnatus see Marthe, during his trip to the location of his execution?
(a) Hiding behind a wheelbarrow.
(b) Peeking out of a window.
(c) In an apple tree.
(d) On a park bench, kissing a man.

13. When Pierre talks to CIncinnatus about the execution, when does he say it is scheduled for?
(a) The day after next.
(b) Three days hence.
(c) Five days hence.
(d) One week hence.

14. What does Marthe give to Cincinnatus when she comes to see him?
(a) Bluebells.
(b) Cornflowers.
(c) Lillies.
(d) Forget-me-nots.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. Who has asked Marthe to marry him?

2. What does Emmie whisper in Cincinnatus's ear?

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

4. What does Cincinnatus do on the morning of his scheduled execution?

5. What does Cincinnatus have trouble deciding about his letter to Marthe?

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