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This test consists of 15 multiple choice questions and 5 short answer questions.
Multiple Choice Questions
1. Who takes over the navigation of Papillon's boat?
(a) The captain.
(b) A gunner.
(c) A sailor.
(d) A pilot.
2. To what do Papillon and his cohorts tie up when arriving at the country in #167?
(a) A reef.
(b) A mine.
(c) A yacht.
(d) A dock.
3. What do some of the prisoners hope for when they hear rumors of civil unrest in France?
(a) That prisoners will get better treatment from a new government.
(b) That a democratic government will be installed.
(c) That the prisoners will be set free to become soldiers.
(d) That the prisoners' sentences will be commuted.
4. To which of the penal colony islands are the three organizers of the revolt sent?
(a) Saint Joseph.
(b) Royale.
(c) Saint Thomas.
(d) Diable.
5. Who is Chang's brother who helps Papillon?
(a) Chen-Chen.
(b) Cuic-Cuic.
(c) Chi-Chi.
(d) Chao-Chao.
6. One day, someone asks Papillon if Maturette is ___________________.
(a) Papillon's property.
(b) Innocent of his crime.
(c) An educated man.
(d) A religious man.
7. Why is Papillon saddled with the mentally and physically challenged man?
(a) The man can teach Papillon a new trade.
(b) Papillon can speak Spanish.
(c) Papillon can carry him where he needs to go.
(d) The man adores Papillon.
8. What challenge does Papillon and his new cohorts face when they begin their journey?
(a) Rough seas.
(b) Sharks.
(c) Hurricane.
(d) Sting Rays.
9. Who is the new warden now in charge of the Royale bagne?
(a) Petit.
(b) Pelletier.
(c) Prouillet.
(d) Prideux.
10. Who does Papillon kill for squealing about Papillon's escape?
(a) Bebert Celier.
(b) Serge Bertrand.
(c) Remy Boutin.
(d) Thierry Bessette.
11. How do the sharks know to come near the prison to eat the corpses?
(a) They come every day at the same time.
(b) They are always there.
(c) They come when they smell blood.
(d) They come after the bell is rung.
12. Papillon points out that there are male prisoners living _______________________.
(a) As husband and wife.
(b) Like animals.
(c) In squalor.
(d) Without speaking to anyone.
13. Which prisoner agrees to escape with Papillon this time?
(a) Michel.
(b) Roux.
(c) Bessette.
(d) Sylvain.
14. What is the condition on which Papillon is to be set free?
(a) That he will take care of an old man.
(b) That he will cooperate with authorities.
(c) That he will leave and never return.
(d) That he will turn over the diamonds.
15. What does Papillon say is one of the dangers of life in prison?
(a) Alienating the guards.
(b) The cold, wet living conditions.
(c) A false sense of security.
(d) Eating rotten meat.
Short Answer Questions
1. Why has Papillon decided to begin a new escape plan?
2. What does Papillon utilize to make the raft float?
3. What is Papillon's response when three prisoners come to him with a plan for a revolt?
4. How old is Papillon when he is transferred to the new island?
5. In what year is Papillon transferred to another island?
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