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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Which man does Papillon learn is watching Papillon's clandestine moves?
(a) Robert Duvalier.
(b) Alain Fournier.
(c) Bebert Celier.
(d) Philippe Grosvenor.

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

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

4. Who is acquitted of his role in Papillon's escape attempt?
(a) Carbonieri.
(b) Laroche.
(c) Bessette.
(d) Aucoin.

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

6. How many others join Papillon on another cavale?
(a) 1.
(b) 6.
(c) 4.
(d) 2.

7. How old is Papillon when he is transferred to the new island?
(a) 40.
(b) 35.
(c) 29.
(d) 42.

8. What does Diable mean?
(a) Desire.
(b) Wretchedness.
(c) Devil's Island.
(d) Pain.

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

10. How long does Papillon have to stay in the area before he can go free?
(a) Three years.
(b) Ninety days.
(c) One year.
(d) Six months.

11. Which prisoner agrees to escape with Papillon this time?
(a) Bessette.
(b) Sylvain.
(c) Roux.
(d) Michel.

12. What is Papillon's extraordinary change in character?
(a) He wants to study to become an attorney.
(b) He wants to serve out his punishment and then go free and clear.
(c) He wants to study to become a police officer.
(d) He wants to return to his Indian wives.

13. What happens to Salvida during the escape attempt?
(a) He drowns.
(b) He is crushed on the rocks.
(c) He is shot by a guard.
(d) He is eaten by a shark.

14. What does Papillon name the large sized waves that he will need in his escape?
(a) Cosette.
(b) Lisette.
(c) Mirette.
(d) Anisette.

15. On what is Papillon working in "A Raft in a Tomb"?
(a) His next escape plan.
(b) A prison library.
(c) An organic garden.
(d) Boat repairs.

Short Answer Questions

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

2. What is the name of the animal that Papillon has to lead to the sea?

3. What seems to dismay Papillon about the prison?

4. The new warden asks Papillon not to attempt an escape for ________________ and then the warden would be gone.

5. Who is Chang's brother who helps Papillon?

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