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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 kill for squealing about Papillon's escape?

2. Papillon decides to count off this time in solitary in increments of _________________.

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

4. What does Papillon say is one of the dangers of life in prison?

5. Who is the new warden now in charge of the Royale bagne?

Short Essay Questions

1. How does Papillon manage to get transferred back to Diable where his chances of escape are more favorable?

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

3. What is the fishing village where Papillon and his cohorts live and where do the police eventually take them?

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

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

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. How does Papillon know that the revolt at the Royale prison has taken place and how does Papillon intervene to get the situation calmed down with the warden?

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

9. What happens to the three prisoners who come to Papillon with the plan for a revolt at Royale prison?

10. What reasons can Papillon give for Sylvain's demise and what selfish thought does Papillon harbor then?

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

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 3

The author uses some important instances of flashbacks in the story. Explain what a flashback is and cite at least two making sure to explain what makes each a flashback.

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