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This test consists of 15 multiple choice questions and 5 short answer questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

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

2. What awakens Cincinnatus the third day?
(a) A smell.
(b) Light.
(c) Noises.
(d) A taste.

3. What does Cincinnatus have to eat when Emmie comes into his cell?
(a) Eggs and bacon.
(b) Hot chocolate and toast.
(c) Sweet rolls and orange juice.
(d) Coffee and cereal.

4. What does Diomedon's right leg resemble?
(a) A rifle.
(b) A tree.
(c) A bottle.
(d) A fishing pole.

5. What unnatural event from Cincinnatus' childhood does he describe?
(a) A spider growing larger and larger, and then turning into a bus.
(b) A bird flying up into the sky and becoming a cloud.
(c) A woman singing and gradually becoming a chorus and then an orchestra.
(d) A man getting up to help him, and his shadow not following right away.

6. What does Cincinnatus think would be necessary for Emmie to rescue him?
(a) For her to listen to him tell his story.
(b) For her to mature yet remain a child.
(c) For her to love him.
(d) For her to feel sorry for him.

7. Where is Cincinnatus during his meeting with Pierre the day after Marthe's first visit?
(a) On his cot.
(b) On his floor.
(c) On his table.
(d) On his chair.

8. What is the first thing Cincinnatus says to Emmie after she slips into his room?
(a) He is gone.
(b) Who are you?
(c) Hello, little girl.
(d) You are safe.

9. What present has one of Marthe's brothers brought Cincinnatus?
(a) A statue of Marthe.
(b) A bowl of wax fruit.
(c) A photograph of himself.
(d) A harmonica.

10. After Emmie leaves his cell, what does Cincinnatus start philosophizing about in his pile of books?
(a) A collection of newspaper clippings.
(b) A small pamphlet.
(c) An old magazine.
(d) A large hardcover volume missing the rest of the set.

11. What color is the letter Cincinnatus receives when he wakes?
(a) Lilac.
(b) Vermillion.
(c) Ebony.
(d) Taupe.

12. What animal does Pierre compare Cincinnatus to?
(a) A shy deer.
(b) A snake.
(c) A wolf cub.
(d) A prowling cat.

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

14. What does Pierre say was the main evidence against him?
(a) A drawing with his marks on it.
(b) A pair of broken glasses.
(c) A notepad with notes from a phone call on it.
(d) A glove he left behind.

15. How does Pierre characterize Cincinnatus's desire to know the date of his execution?
(a) As foolish curiosity.
(b) As a clever ruse.
(c) As light and friendly banter.
(d) As mindless parroting.

Short Answer Questions

1. In the prison rule number two, what does it say is the prison's pride?

2. What does the director say to Cincinnatus after the meeting with Pierre?

3. What does Cincinnatus do when he undresses at the end of his second day in prison?

4. What crime does Pierre say he was accused of?

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

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