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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Papillon buries pieces of the raft in the garden and in __________________.
(a) The beach.
(b) The church yard.
(c) The cemetery.
(d) The orchard.

2. Papillon's time in the insane asylum is put down as _____________________.
(a) A migraine attack.
(b) An epileptic seizure.
(c) Symptoms of gonorrhea.
(d) A temporary psychotic break.

3. Papillon says that it is a role of survival to have _________________ at all times.
(a) Hatred.
(b) A knife.
(c) Money.
(d) Food.

4. Why does Papillon refuse to come closer to the torpedo ship?
(a) He thinks it would fire on him.
(b) His smaller boat will be broken to pieces.
(c) He doesn't know if it is an enemy ship.
(d) He does not want to be sent back to the bagne.

5. Why has Papillon decided to begin a new escape plan?
(a) He is feeling healthy again.
(b) The weather is more favorable.
(c) The old warden is gone.
(d) He wants to return to Curacao.

6. What is Papillon's sole concern after being rescued by the torpedo ship?
(a) That he will be returned to Devil's Island.
(b) That he will be forced to join the army.
(c) He won't be able to choose where he lives.
(d) That he will be returned to France and face trial.

7. How does Sylvain die?
(a) He is eaten by sharks.
(b) He is swallowed by quicksand.
(c) He breaks his neck in a fall.
(d) He is shot by a guard.

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

9. Who is the new warden now in charge of the Royale bagne?
(a) Prideux.
(b) Petit.
(c) Prouillet.
(d) Pelletier.

10. Where does the torpedo ship land?
(a) Panama.
(b) St. Barts.
(c) Guinness.
(d) Georgetown.

11. The new warden tells Papillon that Papillon is to work with __________________.
(a) The chickens.
(b) The fishermen.
(c) The gardeners.
(d) The buffaloes.

12. What does Papillon bribe those who dish out the food to do for him?
(a) Slip in some sweets once in awhile.
(b) Give him double the bread allotment.
(c) Slip him some wine sometimes.
(d) Give him choice meat and more vegetables.

13. Papillon is so affected by Carobnieri's death that he ___________________.
(a) Vows to avenge Carobnieri's murder.
(b) Goes on a starvation diet.
(c) Writes a letter to Carobnieri's wife.
(d) Wants to die too.

14. What happens to the men who killed Carobnieri?
(a) The prisoners kill them.
(b) They are exiled on a raft with no supplies.
(c) They are found guilty but pardoned.
(d) They are found innocent.

15. Why is Papillon saddled with the mentally and physically challenged man?
(a) Papillon can speak Spanish.
(b) The man adores Papillon.
(c) Papillon can carry him where he needs to go.
(d) The man can teach Papillon a new trade.

Short Answer Questions

1. What is the condition on which Papillon is to be set free?

2. Papillon and his cohorts end up on the coast of which country?

3. How old is Papillon when he is transferred to the new island?

4. Who takes over the navigation of Papillon's boat?

5. What is Papillon's extraordinary change in character?

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