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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. Which man does Papillon learn is watching Papillon's clandestine moves?

2. What happens to the men who killed Carobnieri?

3. What is the name of the prison where Papillon and his cohorts are taken?

4. One day, someone asks Papillon if Maturette is ___________________.

5. Where does the torpedo ship land?

Short Essay Questions

1. Where does Papillon land after a departure from Georgetown?

2. Why does Papillon initiate a new escape plan and who does he enlist to help him?

3. For what reason is Papillon sentenced to eight years in solitary confinement?

4. What is Papillon's idea to prevent the sharks from consuming Carbonieri's body?

5. What is Papillon's new escape plan to get off of Diable?

6. Describe Papillon's escape attempt with a man named Romeo Salvida and how the insane asylum is a critical part of the plan?

7. Describe Papillon's rescue by the torpedo ship.

8. What does Papillon call the "extraordinary" change in his character?

9. What are the terms of Papillon's being set free?

10. How does Carbonieri die and what rule of survival does Papillon say that Carbonieri failed to uphold?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

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 2

What was the symbolism of the butterfly tattoo on Papillon's chest? What did it represent to Papillon? Why did Papillon choose a butterfly instead of some other image? Explain.

Essay Topic 3

Henri Charriere was no stranger to hurt and pain. From what you know of Charriere's life through this book, what were his biggest sorrows and worst betrayals? How did he manage through them? How did his coping skills evidence themselves in many aspects of his life? Explain.

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