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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Papillon points out that there are male prisoners living _______________________.
(a) As husband and wife.
(b) Like animals.
(c) Without speaking to anyone.
(d) In squalor.

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

3. What is the name of the animal that Papillon has to lead to the sea?
(a) Sam.
(b) Max.
(c) Theo.
(d) Brutus.

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

5. How many years of solitary confinement does Papillon receive for killing the man in #116?
(a) 3.
(b) 10.
(c) 8.
(d) 2.

6. What do Papillon and the others encounter a few days after their journey?
(a) U.S. Air Force planes.
(b) A dirigible.
(c) A yacht.
(d) A cruise ship.

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

8. To which island is Papillon granted a transfer?
(a) St. Croix.
(b) Royale.
(c) Genesee.
(d) Diable.

9. To what island does Papillon get transferred?
(a) Diable.
(b) Petit Manse.
(c) Guernsey.
(d) Saint Marks.

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

11. What happens to the men who killed Carobnieri?
(a) The prisoners kill them.
(b) They are found guilty but pardoned.
(c) They are exiled on a raft with no supplies.
(d) They are found innocent.

12. What is the name of the torpedo ship that Papillon and the others see?
(a) Tarpon.
(b) Springs.
(c) Talisman.
(d) Gunner.

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

14. What is Papillon's only job at the new prison?
(a) Feeding pigs.
(b) Cooking.
(c) Cleaning bathrooms.
(d) Catching fish.

15. Why has Papillon decided to begin a new escape plan?
(a) He wants to return to Curacao.
(b) The weather is more favorable.
(c) The old warden is gone.
(d) He is feeling healthy again.

Short Answer Questions

1. What is the name of the prison where Papillon and his cohorts are taken?

2. Who takes over the navigation of Papillon's boat?

3. Which man does Papillon learn is watching Papillon's clandestine moves?

4. What tires Papillon soon while living in the location in #164?

5. How many others join Papillon on another cavale?

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