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

2. Prisoners named Julot and ________________ have escaped the bagne and are now among Papillon's group.
(a) Lefevre.
(b) Leveque.
(c) Le Petit.
(d) Le Guittou.

3. Why do some of the other prisoners decline Papillon's offer to escape?
(a) They are too weak.
(b) They want to wait for a better escape plan.
(c) They don't have the money.
(d) It is too risky.

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

5. How much money does Galgani have?
(a) 25,000 francs.
(b) 5,000 francs.
(c) 100,000 francs.
(d) 10,000 francs.

Short Answer Questions

1. Who is the warden at the Royale bagne?

2. What happens when coconuts are withheld from Papillon for awhile?

3. After escaping the Indian territory, Papillon finds himself in the company of ______________.

4. What color predominates the courtroom in which Papillon is tried?

5. What does Papillon show the man in #29 to indicate that Papillon is protecting Galgani?

(see the answer key)

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