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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Ninth Notebook, Saint-Joseph.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What does Papillon realize about the boat to be used in the escape?
(a) There are no oars with it.
(b) It is white and will be spotted easily.
(c) It is not sufficient to carry them to sea.
(d) It is leaking in several places.

2. Why is Clousiot hospitalized on the island?
(a) For tuberculosis.
(b) For a broken leg.
(c) For malaria.
(d) For dysentery.

3. Which of the following is NOT something Papillon and the others procure in Ile aux Pigeons?
(a) Boat.
(b) Supplies.
(c) Food.
(d) Medical treatment.

4. What does the Bowen family tell the escapees about Trinidad?
(a) Prisoners cannot settle there.
(b) Fish and fruit are plentiful for everyone.
(c) Hurricanes are a common occurrence.
(d) It is under Indian rule.

5. What is Papillon not allowed to do in solitary?
(a) Read the Bible.
(b) Sing.
(c) Smoke cigarettes.
(d) Talk to anyone.

Short Answer Questions

1. Who is the other prisoner who is going to escape with Papillon?

2. Papillon is so affected by Carobnieri's death that he ___________________.

3. Papillon's friends smuggled in a coconut and _______________ for him every day in solitary.

4. Which one of the escapees leaves a note under his pillow stating that he has moved and left no forwarding address?

5. When an escape occurs on the island, the warden is punished by losing pay and ________________.

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