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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. From whom does Papillon receive a note in "En Route to the Bagne"?

2. Who is the warden at the Royale bagne?

3. What is the nickname for the warden at the Royale bagne?

4. Where is the bagne located?

5. Which country has no procedure for returning escapees because no one has ever made it that far?

Short Essay Questions

1. What do Dega and Galgani smuggle in to Papillon each day of his solitary confinement?

2. Who is Clousiot and what is his connection to Papillon?

3. What misfortune befalls Papillon after he leaves the three convicts out on a beach a little ways from Trinidad?

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

5. What happens to hamper the escape attempt?

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

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

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

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

10. Why does Papillon agree to carry a plan for another prisoner?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Freedom takes on an almost human persona in this book. What was the source of the passion for freedom? How pervasive were the attempts to achieve freedom? What is this literary technique called? Cite examples that support this position.

Essay Topic 2

Describe the major settings for the book. What is the time period of the story? How important is the time period to the attitudes and issues of the characters?

Essay Topic 3

The author uses more than one theme in the book. Identify at least two themes in the book. Then cite an example to support each theme you name.

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