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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 turns Papillon in to the authorities?

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

3. What does Papillon know when he reaches prison?

4. Who buys a boat for Papillon and the other escapees?

5. What is Papillon's sentence?

Short Essay Questions

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

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

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

4. What weapon has Papillon been able to secure?

5. Why are Papillon's underworld friends pleased with Papillon's court appearance?

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 do Papillon and Maturette learn about staying in Trinidad?

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

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

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

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.

Essay Topic 2

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 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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