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This test consists of 5 multiple choice questions, 5 short answer questions, and 10 short essay questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What words does Cincinnatus see written on the wall of the hallway?
(a) No one was here.
(b) Look up.
(c) Give up already.
(d) Testing brush.

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

3. What special item has Cincinnatus asked for?
(a) A mirror and shaving kit.
(b) A tub to bathe in.
(c) A new suit of clothes.
(d) A pocketwatch.

4. Who finds what the lawyer was looking for at the beginning of his meeting with Cincinnatus?
(a) Cincinnatus.
(b) The prison guard.
(c) The prison director.
(d) The lawyer.

5. What does Cincinnatus write is more real than the everyday world?
(a) Death.
(b) Nothing.
(c) Thoughts.
(d) Dreams.

Short Answer Questions

1. Who does the director say will need time to prepare for the execution?

2. While Cincinnatus meets with his lawyer, who does the prison director inform Cincinnatus is coming?

3. What does Cincinnatus think is happening when he wakes up the third day?

4. What does Cincinnatus do when he undresses at the end of his second day in prison?

5. How many children does Marthe have?

Short Essay Questions

1. What does Cincinnatus describe happening to the world in his dreams?

2. Describe the view of the surrounding land that Cincinnatus sees.

3. What does Cincinnatus hear in the prison hallway?

4. Describe Cincinnatus's early days with his wife.

5. What reason does Cincinnatus give for needing to know the schedule for his execution?

6. How do the lawyer, the prison director, and Rodion characterize Cincinnatus' behavior?

7. What happens when there start to be complaints about Cincinnatus?

8. How does Cincinnatus describe his difference from other people?

9. After telling his "joke," what does Pierre say about how Cincinnatus looks?

10. What faults and virtues does Pierre say that the director has?

(see the answer keys)

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