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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. Who is the man who serves as clerk on the island?

2. Which one of the escapees leaves a note under his pillow stating that he has moved and left no forwarding address?

3. Why are Papillon and Clousiot unable to make their escape from Colombia?

4. Why does Papillon ingest the picric acid?

5. What does Papillon realize about the boat to be used in the escape?

Short Essay Questions

1. Who is Maturette and what is his role in the escape?

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

3. How does Clousiot show some humor regarding how he left his cell?

4. What happens to hamper the escape attempt?

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

6. What is Papillon's philosophy about his escape attempts?

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

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

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

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

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

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.

Essay Topic 2

Charriere was a master at dramatic devices. Choose an example of symbolism, metaphors, and irony, briefly describe them and identify the technique which they embody.

Essay Topic 3

Although the prisoners are outside the ring of acceptable society, they do have a sort of societal structure and code of conduct. Explain how the prisoners organize themselves and how they create their own little society. What behaviors are accepted and which are not within the prison society? Explain.

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