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

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

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

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

5. What does the spider turn into before Cincinnatus leaves for his execution?
(a) A rat.
(b) A mechanical fake.
(c) A butterfly.
(d) A bouncing ball.

Short Answer Questions

1. What explanation does Marthe give Cincinnatus for why his execution has been delayed?

2. What do the guards bring Cincinnatus instead of hot chocolate to drink?

3. What does Pierre do when Rodrig Ivanovich comes in to listen to his lecture?

4. What does Cincinnatus complain about that causes Pierre to call him rude?

5. What does Cincinnatus finally ask for as his last wish?

Short Essay Questions

1. What happens at the moment of Cincinnatus's execution?

2. How does Cincinnatus react when Pierre, the director, and the lawyer announce that it is time for his execution?

3. Describe what happens to Cincinnatus's cell when the tunnel is completed.

4. What announcements does the deputy city director make before the execution?

5. What reason does Pierre give Cincinnatus for pretending to be a prisoner?

6. What does Cincinnatus's letter to Marthe say?

7. What did Cecilia C. ask Marthe for, and what was Marthe's response?

8. What does Pierre do after the party starts breaking up, before heading back to the prison?

9. What does Emmie's mother describe as Emmie's last prank before going back to school?

10. Describe the plot of Quercus.

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