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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Eighth Notebook, The Return to Royale.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Why does Papillon ingest the picric acid?
(a) To lose weight.
(b) To stop hunger pangs.
(c) To treat gonorrhea.
(d) To get transferred to the hospital.

2. Which island do the escapees reach after days at sea?
(a) St. Barts.
(b) Bahamas.
(c) Jamaica.
(d) Trinidad.

3. How many days does the trip to the bagne take?
(a) 7.
(b) 27.
(c) 4.
(d) 18.

4. Who calls the police because he has been told that Papillon has stolen money?
(a) Dr. Naal.
(b) Dr. Morel.
(c) Dr. Grosvenor.
(d) Dr. Neville.

5. How does Papillon incapacitate a guard to attempt another escape?
(a) He pushes him down slippery steps.
(b) He strangles him.
(c) He stabs him.
(d) He puts a sleeping potion in his coffee.

Short Answer Questions

1. The bagne is located on which river?

2. What do Papillon and the man in #70 do to fend off fatigue and hunger while at sea?

3. Why does Papillon reject the idea of an appeal?

4. Why does Papillon think it would be wrong to punish him for trying to escape?

5. What is the nickname for the warden at the Royale bagne?

(see the answer key)

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