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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Thirteenth Notebook, Venezuela.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. After escaping the Indian territory, Papillon finds himself in the company of ______________.
(a) Sailors.
(b) Hunters.
(c) Nuns.
(d) Medicine men.

2. Why do the three other escapees not want to continue on the journey with Papillon?
(a) They cannot bear such a long crossing.
(b) They are imprisoned in Curacao.
(c) They want to sail in a different direction.
(d) They are all too sick to go.

3. Who buys a boat for Papillon and the other escapees?
(a) Dr. Naal.
(b) Dr. Boulanger.
(c) Dr. Moreau.
(d) Dr. Roux.

4. What is the name of the torpedo ship that Papillon and the others see?
(a) Gunner.
(b) Talisman.
(c) Springs.
(d) Tarpon.

5. What stalls Papillon's departure from Curacao?
(a) No wind for the sails.
(b) He is in the hospital.
(c) He falls in love with a native girl.
(d) He can't bear to leave land.

Short Answer Questions

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

2. How old is Papillon when the book begins?

3. In what do the other prisoners seem to not have any interest?

4. What do Papillon and the others encounter a few days after their journey?

5. What is Papillon's only rule for the three convicts wanting to leave on his boat?

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