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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter Nine.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What reason does Rodrig give Cincinnatus to discourage him from complaining?
(a) He says that it would be impolite of him to complain.
(b) He says the Congress will not meet until June.
(c) He says a letter of complaint will not be delivered unless the prison director allows it.
(d) He says that complainers tend to get worse punishment.

2. Where on the table does Rodion set the vase of flowers?
(a) Not quite in the center.
(b) Right on the edge.
(c) Not quite at the edge.
(d) Exactly in the center.

3. Where does Rodion tell Cincinnatus to go while his cell is cleaned?
(a) Down to the guards' quarters.
(b) To another cell.
(c) Out in the hall.
(d) Up to the roof.

4. What does Cincinnatus look at in the library catalog?
(a) A map of the town.
(b) A note from the librarian.
(c) A child's drawings.
(d) A photograph of himself.

5. What does the director say is wrong with Roman Vissarionovich?
(a) He has laryngitis.
(b) He has a bad cold.
(c) He fell down the stairs.
(d) He has pneumonia.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Rodrig Ivanovich say after Cincinnatus reads the letter?

2. What does Marthe's escort keep trying to make her wear?

3. What is Cincinnatus's lawyer looking for when he visits Cincinnatus?

4. Where did Cincinnatus grow up?

5. What does the prison director scold the prisoner for doing?

(see the answer key)

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