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This test consists of 5 short answer questions, 10 short essay questions, and 1 (of 3) essay topics.

Short Answer Questions

1. What medical condition does the prisoner named Ignace Galgani tell Papillon that he has?

2. What is the role of the man in #19?

3. What does Papillon open to inspect when he and the others find a house in Curacao?

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

5. What color predominates the courtroom in which Papillon is tried?

Short Essay Questions

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

2. How does Papillon plan to pay for his escape from Santa Marta and what ruins that escape plan?

3. What does Papillon do during an escape attempt from Barranquilla that prevents the escape?

4. Why are Papillon's underworld friends pleased with Papillon's court appearance?

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

6. What does Papillon receive on the first anniversary of his solitary confinement and what happens to the man who smuggles it in to him?

7. How are wardens punished when a prisoner escapes during their watch?

8. What does Papillon learn about prison sentences for men in Colombia?

9. Who are the three prisoners living in Trinidad and under what conditions does Papillon agree to take them with him?

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

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

The author uses some important instances of foreshadowing in the story. Explain what foreshadowing is and cite at least two examples making sure to explain what makes each an example of foreshadowing.

Essay Topic 2

Charriere uses more than one instance of irony in the book. Cite at least two examples you can identify in the book and note why they are examples of irony.

Essay Topic 3

Explain the significance of the book's title. Why does the author call it simply PAPPILON? What was he trying to emphasize with this emphatic style? Suggest three alternate titles for this book with supporting rationale for each.

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