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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 does Papillon show the man in #29 to indicate that Papillon is protecting Galgani?
(a) A syringe.
(b) A glass shard.
(c) A lancet.
(d) A needle.

2. What does Papillon know when he reaches prison?
(a) He will be set free.
(b) He will escape.
(c) He will die there.
(d) He will cause a riot.

3. What is a bagne?
(a) A sword.
(b) A loaf of bread.
(c) A prison.
(d) A jacket.

4. Where is Papillon when the book begins?
(a) A casino.
(b) A church.
(c) A courtroom.
(d) A bar.

5. Which island do the escapees reach after days at sea?
(a) Jamaica.
(b) St. Barts.
(c) Bahamas.
(d) Trinidad.

Short Answer Questions

1. Who is the warden at the Royale bagne?

2. Prisoners named Julot and ________________ have escaped the bagne and are now among Papillon's group.

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

4. What are the men in the Caen jail not allowed to do all day?

5. What happens to Clousiot after two years in solitary confinement?

Short Essay Questions

1. How does Papillon get some inside information about the bagne prior to arriving there?

2. What is the great irony of Clousiot's release from solitary confinement?

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

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

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

6. What kind of reception do Papillon and his cohorts receive in Trinidad?

7. What assistance does Papillon receive from the Bowen family in Trinidad?

8. What is the Ile Aux Pigeons and what benefit comes of visiting there?

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

10. What weapon has Papillon been able to secure?

(see the answer keys)

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