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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What place does Papillon say that he wants to stay and make his home?
(a) France.
(b) Venezuela.
(c) Australia.
(d) Portugal.

2. What does the man in #155 bring with him on the escape with Papillon?
(a) Medical supplies.
(b) A pig.
(c) A plan.
(d) A map.

3. How long does Papillon have to stay in the area before he can go free?
(a) Ninety days.
(b) Six months.
(c) One year.
(d) Three years.

4. How does Papillon know that this escape attempt is a success?
(a) He is promised a ride back to France.
(b) The men on the ship are friendly.
(c) He is with U.S. military personnel.
(d) No prisoners have been returned since the onset of the war.

5. Who becomes Papillon's new friend at the new prison?
(a) Chang.
(b) Godot.
(c) Manor.
(d) Brun.

6. Who is the new warden now in charge of the Royale bagne?
(a) Prideux.
(b) Pelletier.
(c) Petit.
(d) Prouillet.

7. What do some of the prisoners hope for when they hear rumors of civil unrest in France?
(a) That prisoners will get better treatment from a new government.
(b) That the prisoners' sentences will be commuted.
(c) That a democratic government will be installed.
(d) That the prisoners will be set free to become soldiers.

8. Papillon says that it is a role of survival to have _________________ at all times.
(a) A knife.
(b) Food.
(c) Hatred.
(d) Money.

9. In what year is Papillon transferred to another island?
(a) 1952.
(b) 1964.
(c) 1941.
(d) 1937.

10. What does Papillon name the large sized waves that he will need in his escape?
(a) Cosette.
(b) Lisette.
(c) Anisette.
(d) Mirette.

11. What does Papillon utilize to make the raft float?
(a) Coconuts.
(b) Inner tubes.
(c) Bottles.
(d) Balloons.

12. Why is Papillon saddled with the mentally and physically challenged man?
(a) The man can teach Papillon a new trade.
(b) Papillon can speak Spanish.
(c) Papillon can carry him where he needs to go.
(d) The man adores Papillon.

13. What does Papillon say is one of the dangers of life in prison?
(a) Alienating the guards.
(b) A false sense of security.
(c) Eating rotten meat.
(d) The cold, wet living conditions.

14. What occurs in Papillon's personal life?
(a) He becomes a minister.
(b) He converts to Catholicism.
(c) He marries and fathers a child.
(d) He learns the trade of carpentry.

15. Who is acquitted of his role in Papillon's escape attempt?
(a) Bessette.
(b) Laroche.
(c) Carbonieri.
(d) Aucoin.

Short Answer Questions

1. The new warden tells Papillon that Papillon is to work with __________________.

2. Who does Papillon kill for squealing about Papillon's escape?

3. What seems to dismay Papillon about the prison?

4. Who does Papillon invite to join him in his escape?

5. What does Diable mean?

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