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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 man in #139 plans to tie ________________ together to serve as a raft.

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

3. What is the name of the torpedo ship that Papillon and the others see?

4. How old is Papillon when he is transferred to the new island?

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

Short Essay Questions

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

9. Who is the new warden at the Royale prison and what job does he give to Papillon?

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

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

What separated Papillon from most of the other prisoners? What made him relentless in his pursuit of freedom while most of the other prisoners had resigned themselves to their fate? Explain.

Essay Topic 2

Describe the overall setting and time period for Charriere's life. What was France and French Guiana like during this time period? How important are the time period and setting to the attitudes and issues of Charriere?

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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