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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Sixth Notebook, The Iles Du Salut.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What happens to Clousiot after two years in solitary confinement?
(a) He goes crazy.
(b) He commits suicide.
(c) He is sent back to France.
(d) He dies a few days after his release.

2. In what do the other prisoners seem to not have any interest?
(a) Cleaning their cells.
(b) Escaping.
(c) Writing letters.
(d) Making wine.

3. What is Ile aux Pigeons?
(a) A hospital.
(b) A leper's colony.
(c) An aviary.
(d) An ocean current.

4. What is the nickname for the warden at the Royale bagne?
(a) Luna Sec.
(b) Coco Sec.
(c) Mara Loco.
(d) Coco Loco.

5. When does the warden tell Papillon that he can escape?
(a) It would be better to go in the Spring.
(b) After the completion of the warden's term.
(c) Any time he wants.
(d) When hell freezes over.

Short Answer Questions

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

2. What do most of the prisoners at the Royale bagne have?

3. Which new prisoner does Papillon join in a daring escape?

4. What is Papillon forbidden to talk about on Royale?

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

(see the answer key)

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