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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 are the people of Ile aux Pigeons careful not to do around Papillon?

2. Papillon learns of another escape attempt that results in several escapees eating _____________ other convicts.

3. When an escape occurs on the island, the warden is punished by losing pay and ________________.

4. Why do the three other escapees not want to continue on the journey with Papillon?

5. Why do some of the other prisoners decline Papillon's offer to escape?

Short Essay Questions

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

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 2

The theme of struggling to survive is an important one in this book. Describe how it extends through setting, characters and issues and provide examples for each.

Essay Topic 3

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.

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