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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. Which man comes to Papillon with a plan for escape?

2. What is the condition on which Papillon is to be set free?

3. How long is Papillon to live in the rural area to complete his deal?

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

5. Who takes over the navigation of Papillon's boat?

Short Essay Questions

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

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

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

4. What are Papillon's plans for surviving the eight-year stint of solitary confinement?

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

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 end his story?

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

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

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

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 2

Henri Charriere was no stranger to hurt and pain. From what you know of Charriere's life through this book, what were his biggest sorrows and worst betrayals? How did he manage through them? How did his coping skills evidence themselves in many aspects of his life? Explain.

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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