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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 assistance does Trinidad's navy offer to Papillon and Maturette?

2. Papillon ingests picric acid to prompt what medical condition?

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

4. Who is the star witness against Papillon?

5. What is Papillon not allowed to do in solitary?

Short Essay Questions

1. What group of people does Papillon encounter after he leaves Indian territory and who turns him in to the authorities?

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

3. What happens to hamper the escape attempt?

4. What are the warden's terms to which Papillon agrees after his release from solitary confinement?

5. Where is Papillon when the story begins and why does he think he is in his current situation?

6. What is the great irony of Clousiot's release from solitary confinement?

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

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

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

10. What information does Papillon receive from his friend, Batton?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

The author uses some important instances of flashbacks in the story. Explain what a flashback is and cite at least two making sure to explain what makes each a flashback.

Essay Topic 2

Hatred takes on an almost human persona in second part of the book. What was the source of the hatred? Why was the hatred pervasive? What is this literary technique called? Cite examples that support this position.

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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