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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. To which island is Papillon granted a transfer?
2. What occurs in Papillon's personal life?
3. Who does Papillon invite to join him in his escape?
4. How long is Papillon to live in the rural area to complete his deal?
5. What does Papillon know will happen to Carobnieri's dead body?
Short Essay Questions
1. For what reason is Papillon sentenced to eight years in solitary confinement?
2. How much of his eight-year sentence does Papillon end up serving?
3. Where does Papillon land after a departure from Georgetown?
4. 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?
5. What are the terms of Papillon's being set free?
6. What is the fishing village where Papillon and his cohorts live and where do the police eventually take them?
7. Who is the new warden at the Royale prison and what job does he give to Papillon?
8. 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?
9. Describe Papillon's rescue by the torpedo ship.
10. How does Carbonieri die and what rule of survival does Papillon say that Carbonieri failed to uphold?
Essay Topics
Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:
Essay Topic 1
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 2
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.
Essay Topic 3
The theme of struggling to survive is an important one in this book. Describe how it extends through setting, characters and issues and provide examples for each.
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