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This test consists of 5 multiple choice questions, 5 short answer questions, and 10 short essay questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What is the role of the man in #19?
(a) Jailer.
(b) Attorney.
(c) Trusty.
(d) Judge.

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

3. What is Papillon's sentence?
(a) Twenty years to life.
(b) Death.
(c) Five years of hard labor.
(d) Life in prison with ZSSSSSSSSSShard labor.

4. What are the people of Ile aux Pigeons careful not to do around Papillon?
(a) Tell secrets.
(b) Touch him.
(c) Show money.
(d) Sing.

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

Short Answer Questions

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

2. Which new prisoner does Papillon join in a daring escape?

3. After escaping the Indian territory, Papillon finds himself in the company of ______________.

4. How old is Papillon when the book begins?

5. Why are Papillon and Clousiot unable to make their escape from Colombia?

Short Essay Questions

1. What happens to hamper the escape attempt?

2. How does Clousiot show some humor regarding how he left his cell?

3. What reason does Papillon give to Lati for leaving the Indian island?

4. What does Papillon learn about prison sentences for men in Colombia?

5. Why is Galgani hesitant about taking back his plan?

6. What do Papillon and Maturette learn about staying in Trinidad?

7. Why are Papillon's underworld friends pleased with Papillon's court appearance?

8. How are wardens punished when a prisoner escapes during their watch?

9. What is Papillon's philosophy about his escape attempts?

10. Who is Maturette and what is his role in the escape?

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