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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. Why does Papillon try to learn all he can about the bagne?
(a) So he can make drawings of it.
(b) So he can tell his wife about it.
(c) So he will be better prepared to escape.
(d) So that he can write a book.

2. Papillon learns that the convoy to which prison will leave in two days?
(a) Saint-Pierre-De-Re.
(b) Salpetriere.
(c) Saint-Martin-De-Re.
(d) Saint Martin in Chains.

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

4. What color predominates the courtroom in which Papillon is tried?
(a) Blue.
(b) Red.
(c) Black.
(d) Green.

5. What does Papillon know when he reaches prison?
(a) He will be set free.
(b) He will cause a riot.
(c) He will escape.
(d) He will die there.

Short Answer Questions

1. Who gives Papillon and the others the directions to Ile aux Pigeons?

2. What does Galgani ask Papillon to do for him?

3. What are the people of Ile aux Pigeons careful not to do around Papillon?

4. Papillon is placed in a jail in Caen while awaiting transfer to the prison in which country?

5. Who is the star witness against Papillon?

(see the answer key)

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