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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What is Papillon's response when three prisoners come to him with a plan for a revolt?
(a) He wants to think about it.
(b) He wants to be the leader.
(c) He discourages them.
(d) He wants to join in.

2. What is the name of the animal that Papillon has to lead to the sea?
(a) Max.
(b) Theo.
(c) Sam.
(d) Brutus.

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

4. To what do Papillon and his cohorts tie up when arriving at the country in #167?
(a) A dock.
(b) A reef.
(c) A mine.
(d) A yacht.

5. How long is Papillon to live in the rural area to complete his deal?
(a) Two years.
(b) Four weeks.
(c) Six months.
(d) One year.

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

7. Papillon decides to count off this time in solitary in increments of _________________.
(a) Six months.
(b) Years.
(c) Days.
(d) Weeks.

8. What does the man in #155 bring with him on the escape with Papillon?
(a) A plan.
(b) A map.
(c) A pig.
(d) Medical supplies.

9. Papillon is warned that he cannot escape from the island in #146 because of __________________.
(a) The sharks.
(b) The squealers.
(c) The guards.
(d) The high seas.

10. Who takes over the navigation of Papillon's boat?
(a) A sailor.
(b) A pilot.
(c) The captain.
(d) A gunner.

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

12. What does Papillon know will happen to Carobnieri's dead body?
(a) It will be buried in the prison graveyard.
(b) It will be sent back to France.
(c) It will be cremated.
(d) The sharks will eat it.

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

14. Papillon points out that there are male prisoners living _______________________.
(a) Like animals.
(b) In squalor.
(c) As husband and wife.
(d) Without speaking to anyone.

15. The new warden asks Papillon not to attempt an escape for ________________ and then the warden would be gone.
(a) Six months.
(b) Three weeks.
(c) Ten weeks.
(d) Four weeks.

Short Answer Questions

1. To which island is Papillon granted a transfer?

2. What precious stones do the prisoners find?

3. What does Papillon say is one of the dangers of life in prison?

4. Why is Papillon saddled with the mentally and physically challenged man?

5. Which man comes to Papillon with a plan for escape?

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