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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Why does Papillon ingest the picric acid?
(a) To get transferred to the hospital.
(b) To lose weight.
(c) To stop hunger pangs.
(d) To treat gonorrhea.

2. Who does Papillon invite to join him in his escape?
(a) Frederic Dupont.
(b) Edward Garnier.
(c) Jacques Chevalier.
(d) Matthieu Carbonieri.

3. What is the reason for gunfire in the middle of the night at the bagne?
(a) Girard faces a firing squad.
(b) A guard is torturing a prisoner.
(c) Julot has escaped.
(d) Three men are caught trying to scale the prison wall.

4. Who is the inmate with whom Papillon becomes a friend?
(a) La Petit.
(b) Robichaud.
(c) Lafayette.
(d) Dega.

5. Papillon learns of another escape attempt that results in several escapees eating _____________ other convicts.
(a) 4.
(b) 2.
(c) 7.
(d) 5.

Short Answer Questions

1. What happens to Papillon and the others when arriving at Curacao?

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

3. Who does Papillon kill for squealing about Papillon's escape?

4. Which prisoner breaks his leg in the escape?

5. To which island is Papillon granted a transfer?

(see the answer key)

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