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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. How does Sylvain die?

2. What precious stones do the prisoners find?

3. Papillon's time in the insane asylum is put down as _____________________.

4. To what island does Papillon get transferred?

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

Short Essay Questions

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

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

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

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

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

6. 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?

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

8. What is Papillon's sole concern upon being rescued and where is he taken?

9. 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?

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

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Freedom takes on an almost human persona in this book. What was the source of the passion for freedom? How pervasive were the attempts to achieve freedom? What is this literary technique called? Cite examples that support this position.

Essay Topic 2

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 3

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.

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