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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 name of the torpedo ship that Papillon and the others see?
(a) Talisman.
(b) Springs.
(c) Gunner.
(d) Tarpon.

2. Papillon is so affected by Carobnieri's death that he ___________________.
(a) Vows to avenge Carobnieri's murder.
(b) Wants to die too.
(c) Goes on a starvation diet.
(d) Writes a letter to Carobnieri's wife.

3. What does Papillon utilize to make the raft float?
(a) Coconuts.
(b) Inner tubes.
(c) Bottles.
(d) Balloons.

4. What is the condition on which Papillon is to be set free?
(a) That he will take care of an old man.
(b) That he will leave and never return.
(c) That he will turn over the diamonds.
(d) That he will cooperate with authorities.

5. What is Papillon's only job at the new prison?
(a) Cleaning bathrooms.
(b) Cooking.
(c) Catching fish.
(d) Feeding pigs.

Short Answer Questions

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

2. Which of the following is NOT something Papillon tells the guards to have him admitted to the insane asylum?

3. How old is Papillon when he is transferred to the new island?

4. Who does Papillon invite to join him in his escape?

5. How does Papillon know that this escape attempt is a success?

Short Essay Questions

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

2. What happens to the three prisoners who come to Papillon with the plan for a revolt at Royale prison?

3. What is Papillon's sole concern upon being rescued and where is he taken?

4. How does Carbonieri die and what rule of survival does Papillon say that Carbonieri failed to uphold?

5. 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?

6. How does Papillon end his story?

7. What reasons can Papillon give for Sylvain's demise and what selfish thought does Papillon harbor then?

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

9. 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?

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

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