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This test consists of 5 multiple choice questions, 5 short answer questions, and 10 short essay questions.
Multiple Choice Questions
1. Where does Cincinnatus see Marthe, during his trip to the location of his execution?
(a) Hiding behind a wheelbarrow.
(b) On a park bench, kissing a man.
(c) Peeking out of a window.
(d) In an apple tree.
2. What happens to the scratching noises when Cincinnatus makes noise?
(a) They get very quiet.
(b) They stop.
(c) They move to another part of the wall.
(d) They get louder.
3. What explanation does Marthe give Cincinnatus for why his execution has been delayed?
(a) The weather is wrong.
(b) There is a possibility of a new trial.
(c) There is a problem with the execution platform.
(d) Everyone is too tired.
4. What does Cincinnatus do after he writes his last word?
(a) He burns the paper.
(b) He crumples up the paper.
(c) He crosses it off.
(d) He erases it.
5. What does Cincinnatus do when Marthe offers to have sex with him?
(a) He says that he wants to but he's too afraid.
(b) He refuses.
(c) He says yes, if Marthe agrees to be quiet.
(d) He doesn't answer.
Short Answer Questions
1. How do the city officials say to Pierre at the end of the supper?
2. Who has asked Marthe to marry him?
3. What does Cincinnatus attribute the scratching on the walls to?
4. What does Emmie say that she and Cincinnatus should do after he is rescued?
5. What initials are supposed to be spelled out in lights in the park?
Short Essay Questions
1. What is on the list of acceptable last requests that Pierre reads?
2. What is a nonnon?
3. How does Cincinnatus respond to Pierre's speech?
4. How does Pierre act during his chess game with Cincinnatus?
5. What happens at the moment of Cincinnatus's execution?
6. How does Rodion act toward Cincinnatus?
7. What does the librarian do when Cincinnatus tries to express his true thoughts?
8. What did Cecilia C. ask Marthe for, and what was Marthe's response?
9. Describe what happens to Cincinnatus's cell when the tunnel is completed.
10. Describe the plot of Quercus.
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