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

2. What happens to the prison as Cincinnatus leaves it?
(a) It fades to transparency.
(b) It crumbles.
(c) It flies away.
(d) Rodrig folds it up and puts it in his pocket.

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

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

5. What does Cincinnatus refuse to do after Pierre's speech about why he pretended to be a prisoner?
(a) Listen to Pierre.
(b) Give Pierre a hug.
(c) Shake Pierre's hand.
(d) Look at Pierre.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Cincinnatus learn from the newspaper?

2. What does Cincinnatus say when he learns his mother has come to see him?

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

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

5. What does Cincinnatus think when the scratching noises pause and then continue?

Short Essay Questions

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

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

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

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

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

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

7. Describe the plot of Quercus.

8. How does Marthe get permission to come and see Cincinnatus?

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

10. What is on the list of acceptable last requests that Pierre reads?

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