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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 does Papillon know when he reaches prison?

2. Which prisoner does Galgani fear?

3. Who turns Papillon in to the authorities?

4. When does the warden tell Papillon that he can escape?

5. Who is willing to carry messages for Papillon?

Short Essay Questions

1. What reason does Papillon give to Lati for leaving the Indian island?

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

3. What weapon has Papillon been able to secure?

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

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

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

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

8. Why does Papillon reject the idea of appealing his sentence?

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

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

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

PAPILLON is a classic loss-and-renewal story. What does that classification entail? Why does this book fit into this category? Explain.

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

Project into the future ten years after the end of the book and write a brief synopsis for Papillon's life. Be sure to incorporate geographical, personal, political and cultural impacts.

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