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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Where is the new prisoner sitting when Cincinnatus first sees him?
(a) On a chair in the corner.
(b) On the bed.
(c) On the floor.
(d) At the table.

2. What does Cincinnatus describe as discovering, as he takes off layer after layer of his clothes/himself?
(a) Nonexistence.
(b) His core being.
(c) Freedom.
(d) A connection with the world.

3. What does Cincinnatus finally ask for as his last wish?
(a) A promise to publish his writing.
(b) A cigarette and a cup of coffee.
(c) Three minutes of privacy.
(d) A kiss from his wife.

4. What is reflected in the mirror of the wardrobe that Marthe brings with her?
(a) A corner of her and Cincinnatus' bedroom.
(b) A shadowy figure that Cincinnatus cannot make out.
(c) The back of Marthe's head.
(d) Cincinnatus and Marthe's hallway and the front door beyond.

5. What does the spider turn into before Cincinnatus leaves for his execution?
(a) A butterfly.
(b) A bouncing ball.
(c) A mechanical fake.
(d) A rat.

Short Answer Questions

1. What irrelevant detail does the letter mention?

2. What scent does Rodrig spray around the cell?

3. When Cincinnatus asks the prison director when his execution will be, what answer does the director give?

4. What does Pierre say when Cincinnatus asks if he is telling the truth?

5. Where do the city officials gather to meet with Pierre and Cincinnatus?

(see the answer key)

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