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This test consists of 15 multiple choice questions and 5 short answer questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What is the name of the ship that transfers Papillon and the other escapees back to the bagne?
(a) Luna.
(b) Mana.
(c) Juno.
(d) Sol.

2. Papillon makes friends with a fellow prisoner who helps get Papillon _______________________.
(a) Some different clothes.
(b) Better food.
(c) An earlier release date.
(d) Returned to the general population.

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

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

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

6. Who is the other prisoner who is going to escape with Papillon?
(a) Desmarais.
(b) Clousiot.
(c) Chevalier.
(d) Fournier.

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

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

9. For what crime is Papillon on trial?
(a) Murder.
(b) Kidnapping.
(c) Fraud.
(d) Robbery.

10. Which new prisoner does Papillon join in a daring escape?
(a) Jacques.
(b) Marco.
(c) Ricardo.
(d) Antonio.

11. What does Papillon know when he reaches prison?
(a) He will be set free.
(b) He will die there.
(c) He will escape.
(d) He will cause a riot.

12. Who is the warden at the Royale bagne?
(a) Boutin.
(b) Bourque.
(c) Bonnet.
(d) Barrot.

13. What is a cavale?
(a) An escape.
(b) A boat.
(c) A gardening tool.
(d) A French pastry.

14. Which prisoner breaks his leg in the escape?
(a) Papillon.
(b) Clousiot.
(c) Maturette.
(d) Julot.

15. Who is the man who serves as clerk on the island?
(a) Dega.
(b) Depaul.
(c) Dubois.
(d) Durand.

Short Answer Questions

1. From whom does Papillon receive a note in "En Route to the Bagne"?

2. What is a bagne?

3. How many days does the trip to the bagne take?

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

5. The warden tells Papillon that Papillon can remain at large on the island as long as Papillon promises to ____________.

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