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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. Papillon is placed in a jail in Caen while awaiting transfer to the prison in which country?
(a) Finland.
(b) Germany.
(c) Italy.
(d) Spain.

2. In what prison is Papillon held for awhile in Colombia?
(a) Santa Maria.
(b) Santa Clara.
(c) Santa Louisa.
(d) Santa Marta.

3. One of the men in Papillon's group grew up at the bagne and is ___________________.
(a) a cook's son.
(b) a minister's son.
(c) a judge's son.
(d) a prison guard's son.

4. Why does Papillon try to learn all he can about the bagne?
(a) So he can make drawings of it.
(b) So that he can write a book.
(c) So he can tell his wife about it.
(d) So he will be better prepared to escape.

5. What does Papillon open to inspect when he and the others find a house in Curacao?
(a) A bag of money.
(b) A storage chest.
(c) A lock box.
(d) Cupboards.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does the man in #19 say is his personal goal?

2. Which of the following is NOT true about Papillon's cell in the prison in #76?

3. Papillon makes friends with a fellow prisoner who helps get Papillon _______________________.

4. Papillon determines the best way to deal with the mental challenges of __________________.

5. Which country is willing to let Papillon and Maturette dock and rest for awhile on their journey?

Short Essay Questions

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

2. Describe the dire conditions in which Papillon lives in while in the Santa Marta prison.

3. Where is Papillon when the story begins and why does he think he is in his current situation?

4. Why does Papillon agree to carry a plan for another prisoner?

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

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

7. What is "a plan" and how does Papillon use it?

8. How does Papillon describe the conditions of the men waiting to be transported to the bagne?

9. What is Papillon convicted of and what is his sentence?

10. What becomes Papillon's method of communicating while in solitary confinement?

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