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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through The Third Notebook, The First Cavale.

Multiple Choice Questions

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

2. Why does Papillon reject the idea of an appeal?
(a) He knows he is guilty.
(b) He knows people in the city are already turned against him.
(c) He will try to escape regardless of the sentence.
(d) He does not have the money for a good lawyer.

3. What does Papillon show the man in #29 to indicate that Papillon is protecting Galgani?
(a) A glass shard.
(b) A syringe.
(c) A lancet.
(d) A needle.

4. In what year does the story begin?
(a) 1917.
(b) 1931.
(c) 1945.
(d) 1956.

5. Who is the prisoner who Papillon pays to help him escape?
(a) Johannes.
(b) Jacques.
(c) Jean.
(d) Jesus.

Short Answer Questions

1. How many days does the trip to the bagne take?

2. What is the role of the man in #19?

3. Why does Papillon try to learn all he can about the bagne?

4. Who is the star witness against Papillon?

5. Why do some of the other prisoners decline Papillon's offer to escape?

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