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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. The new warden asks Papillon not to attempt an escape for ________________ and then the warden would be gone.

2. What is the name of the animal that Papillon has to lead to the sea?

3. Which man comes to Papillon with a plan for escape?

4. The new warden tells Papillon that Papillon is to work with __________________.

5. What is Papillon's sole concern after being rescued by the torpedo ship?

Short Essay Questions

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

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

3. What is a "Lisette" and who agrees to accompany Papillon on his next escape attempt?

4. How much of his eight-year sentence does Papillon end up serving?

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

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

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

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

9. How does Papillon end his story?

10. Where does Papillon and Carbonieri bury the raft pieces during the time they are working on it and what is the method they are going to use to keep the raft afloat?

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

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.

Essay Topic 3

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.

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