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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 does the director say is wrong with Roman Vissarionovich?
(a) He has pneumonia.
(b) He has laryngitis.
(c) He has a bad cold.
(d) He fell down the stairs.

2. What reason does Cincinnatus write that he is too dangerous as his own accomplice?
(a) He means to betray himself.
(b) He knows too much.
(c) He distrusts himself.
(d) He cannot control himself.

3. What do Rodion and Cincinnatus do when Rodion comes back to Cincinnatus's cell after first dropping him off?
(a) They fly.
(b) They sing.
(c) They dance.
(d) They jump.

4. What does the librarian refuse to do?
(a) Discuss the organization of the library.
(b) Bring Cincinnatus's books.
(c) Particpate in Pierre's card trick.
(d) Discuss the conditions of Cincinnatus's cell.

5. What is dirtying the lawyer's back?
(a) Mud.
(b) Chalk.
(c) Charcoal.
(d) Paint.

Short Answer Questions

1. What about Pierre does Cincinnatus say might prevent him from making an effective escape?

2. What does Cincinnatus repeat?

3. What is Cincinnatus allowed to wear at gala performances because of his profession?

4. How does the director think Cincinnatus should feel about the new prisoner?

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

Short Essay Questions

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

2. What does Cincinnatus hope to get out of seeing Marthe?

3. At the end of his first day in prison, what does Cincinnatus think about?

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

5. Describe the inside of the prison.

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

7. How does Emmie say goodbye to Cincinnatus?

8. Describe the librarian.

9. What causes Cincinnatus to finally be caught?

10. What ring does Cincinnatus describe wearing in his memory from his childhood?

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