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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Fifth Notebook, Return to Civilization.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What are the men in the Caen jail not allowed to do all day?
(a) Go to the bathroom.
(b) Lie down.
(c) Close their eyes.
(d) Eat.

2. What courtesy do the jailers extend to Papillon?
(a) He can have all the cigarettes he wants.
(b) He does not have to wear handcuffs.
(c) He is allowed visits from prostitutes.
(d) He does not have to wear striped prison clothes.

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

4. Where is the bagne located?
(a) Portugal.
(b) Panama.
(c) French Guiana.
(d) Dutch Guiana.

5. What is the name of the family which welcomes the escapees on the island in #49?
(a) Braud.
(b) Bourg.
(c) Brun.
(d) Bowen.

Short Answer Questions

1. What assistance does Trinidad's navy offer to Papillon and Maturette?

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

3. How does Papillon utilize a younger prisoner with a feminine appearance?

4. What does Papillon admit to the authorities?

5. Why are some of the prisoners whipped severely or burned with steam on board the ship to the bagne?

(see the answer key)

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