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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 does Papillon invite to join him in his escape?
2. How many others join Papillon on another cavale?
3. Why has Papillon decided to begin a new escape plan?
4. The new warden asks Papillon not to attempt an escape for ________________ and then the warden would be gone.
5. Papillon and his cohorts end up on the coast of which country?
Short Essay Questions
1. Where does Papillon land after a departure from Georgetown?
2. What is Papillon's new escape plan to get off of Diable?
3. How much of his eight-year sentence does Papillon end up serving?
4. How does Papillon end his story?
5. What is Papillon's idea to prevent the sharks from consuming Carbonieri's body?
6. 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?
7. What ill fate does Sylvain come to during the escape attempt with Papillon?
8. For what reason is Papillon sentenced to eight years in solitary confinement?
9. Describe Papillon's escape attempt with a man named Romeo Salvida and how the insane asylum is a critical part of the plan?
10. How does Papillon manage to get transferred back to Diable where his chances of escape are more favorable?
Essay Topics
Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:
Essay Topic 1
Charriere was a master at dramatic devices. Choose an example of symbolism, metaphors, and irony, briefly describe them and identify the technique which they embody.
Essay Topic 2
The author uses more than one iteration on the theme of disappointment. Identify at least two characters who either embody or experience disappointment and then cite an example to support your answers.
Essay Topic 3
Explain the concept of loneliness as it exhibits in the book. Why do the penal colony prisoners have especially lonely lives? Is that designed by the authorities to make the punishments especially trying? Explain the loneliness and the methods and attempts to overcome it.
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