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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Ninth Notebook, Saint-Joseph.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. When does the warden tell Papillon that he can escape?
(a) Any time he wants.
(b) It would be better to go in the Spring.
(c) After the completion of the warden's term.
(d) When hell freezes over.

2. What is the name of the family which welcomes the escapees on the island in #49?
(a) Bourg.
(b) Brun.
(c) Braud.
(d) Bowen.

3. What is Papillon not allowed to do in solitary?
(a) Smoke cigarettes.
(b) Talk to anyone.
(c) Sing.
(d) Read the Bible.

4. What does Papillon realize about the boat to be used in the escape?
(a) It is leaking in several places.
(b) It is white and will be spotted easily.
(c) It is not sufficient to carry them to sea.
(d) There are no oars with it.

5. What happens to Clousiot after two years in solitary confinement?
(a) He dies a few days after his release.
(b) He is sent back to France.
(c) He goes crazy.
(d) He commits suicide.

Short Answer Questions

1. Who is the warden at the Royale bagne?

2. How do the sharks know to come near the prison to eat the corpses?

3. Why is Clousiot hospitalized on the island?

4. Which of the following is NOT something Papillon tells the guards to have him admitted to the insane asylum?

5. Papillon's time in the insane asylum is put down as _____________________.

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