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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. Who becomes Papillon's new friend at the new prison?
(a) Manor.
(b) Brun.
(c) Chang.
(d) Godot.

2. What do some of the prisoners hope for when they hear rumors of civil unrest in France?
(a) That the prisoners will be set free to become soldiers.
(b) That a democratic government will be installed.
(c) That the prisoners' sentences will be commuted.
(d) That prisoners will get better treatment from a new government.

3. Who is the new warden now in charge of the Royale bagne?
(a) Prouillet.
(b) Prideux.
(c) Petit.
(d) Pelletier.

4. How old is Papillon when he is transferred to the new island?
(a) 29.
(b) 40.
(c) 42.
(d) 35.

5. What is Papillon's sole concern after being rescued by the torpedo ship?
(a) That he will be returned to France and face trial.
(b) That he will be returned to Devil's Island.
(c) That he will be forced to join the army.
(d) He won't be able to choose where he lives.

Short Answer Questions

1. Why has Papillon decided to begin a new escape plan?

2. What does Papillon name the large sized waves that he will need in his escape?

3. Where is Papillon's friend, Carbonieri, killed?

4. Who does Papillon kill for squealing about Papillon's escape?

5. What is the name of the animal that Papillon has to lead to the sea?

Short Essay Questions

1. Where does Papillon and Carbonieri bury the raft pieces during the time they are working on it and what is the method they are going to use to keep the raft afloat?

2. Describe Papillon's rescue by the torpedo ship.

3. How does the war play a part in Papillon's rescue?

4. Where does Papillon land after a departure from Georgetown?

5. What does Papillon call the "extraordinary" change in his character?

6. What is the fishing village where Papillon and his cohorts live and where do the police eventually take them?

7. How much of his eight-year sentence does Papillon end up serving?

8. How does Papillon know that the revolt at the Royale prison has taken place and how does Papillon intervene to get the situation calmed down with the warden?

9. What are Papillon's plans for surviving the eight-year stint of solitary confinement?

10. What is a "Lisette" and who agrees to accompany Papillon on his next escape attempt?

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