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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. Where is Papillon's friend, Carbonieri, killed?
(a) In his bed.
(b) In the washroom.
(c) In the chapel.
(d) In the dining hall.

2. What is Papillon's extraordinary change in character?
(a) He wants to study to become a police officer.
(b) He wants to return to his Indian wives.
(c) He wants to study to become an attorney.
(d) He wants to serve out his punishment and then go free and clear.

3. On what is Papillon working in "A Raft in a Tomb"?
(a) A prison library.
(b) Boat repairs.
(c) His next escape plan.
(d) An organic garden.

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

5. How does Papillon know that this escape attempt is a success?
(a) He is with U.S. military personnel.
(b) No prisoners have been returned since the onset of the war.
(c) The men on the ship are friendly.
(d) He is promised a ride back to France.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Diable mean?

2. Where does the torpedo ship land?

3. Papillon points out that there are male prisoners living _______________________.

4. Who is acquitted of his role in Papillon's escape attempt?

5. Papillon's time in the insane asylum is put down as _____________________.

Short Essay Questions

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

2. What is Papillon's idea to prevent the sharks from consuming Carbonieri's body?

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

4. What is Papillon's new escape plan to get off of Diable?

5. How does Papillon end his story?

6. Describe Papillon's escape attempt with a man named Romeo Salvida and how the insane asylum is a critical part of the plan?

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

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. How does Papillon manage to get transferred back to Diable where his chances of escape are more favorable?

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

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