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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What initials are supposed to be spelled out in lights in the park?
(a) "M" and "P."
(b) "P" and "R."
(c) "P" and "C."
(d) "E" and "P."

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

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

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

5. Who meets Cincinnatus, when he is finally outside of the prison?
(a) Pierre.
(b) Rodion.
(c) Emmie.
(d) Rodrig.

6. What does Emmie whisper in Cincinnatus's ear?
(a) He cannot hear what she says.
(b) She tells him that she loves him.
(c) She tells him the route of their escape tunnel.
(d) She tells him the time of the escape.

7. Where will the execution take place?
(a) Remembrance Monument.
(b) The Capitol Steps.
(c) Thriller Square.
(d) Honor Park.

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

9. What does Rodrig want to add to Pierre's speech?
(a) His own favorite memory.
(b) His own favorite smell.
(c) His own favorite food.
(d) His own favorite photograph.

10. When does Emmie tell Cincinnatus that her rescue attempt will take place?
(a) The next day.
(b) On the day of his execution.
(c) In a week.
(d) In a month.

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

12. What do the guards bring Cincinnatus instead of hot chocolate to drink?
(a) Milk.
(b) Wine.
(c) Coffee.
(d) Tea.

13. Where is the light on Cincinnatus' ceiling placed?
(a) Not quite in the center of the ceiling.
(b) Exactly in the center of the ceiling.
(c) At the edge of the room, right over the window.
(d) At the edge of the room, right over the door.

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

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

Short Answer Questions

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

2. What is displayed at the gathering of the city officials, Pierre, and Cincinnatus?

3. How do the city officials say to Pierre at the end of the supper?

4. Who does Rodrig show Cincinnatus a 'photohoroscope' of?

5. In the photohoroscope, when does the subject die?

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