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

2. On what is Papillon working in "A Raft in a Tomb"?
(a) Boat repairs.
(b) A prison library.
(c) An organic garden.
(d) His next escape plan.

3. How old is Papillon when he is transferred to the new island?
(a) 29.
(b) 42.
(c) 40.
(d) 35.

4. The new warden tells Papillon that Papillon is to work with __________________.
(a) The buffaloes.
(b) The fishermen.
(c) The chickens.
(d) The gardeners.

5. What does Papillon bribe those who dish out the food to do for him?
(a) Slip him some wine sometimes.
(b) Give him choice meat and more vegetables.
(c) Slip in some sweets once in awhile.
(d) Give him double the bread allotment.

Short Answer Questions

1. Papillon points out that there are male prisoners living _______________________.

2. What does Papillon utilize to make the raft float?

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

4. What does Papillon name the large sized waves that he will need in his escape?

5. What town are Papillon and his cohorts taken to by the police?

Short Essay Questions

1. What happens to the three prisoners who come to Papillon with the plan for a revolt at Royale prison?

2. Why does Papillon initiate a new escape plan and who does he enlist to help him?

3. What is Papillon's new escape plan to get off of Diable?

4. Describe Papillon's escape attempt with a man named Romeo Salvida and how the insane asylum is a critical part of the plan?

5. For what reason is Papillon sentenced to eight years in solitary confinement?

6. Where does Papillon land after a departure from Georgetown?

7. Who is the new warden at the Royale prison and what job does he give to Papillon?

8. Where does Papillon and Carbonieri bury the raft pieces during the time they are working on it and what is the method they are going to use to keep the raft afloat?

9. What is Papillon's sole concern upon being rescued and where is he taken?

10. What is a "Lisette" and who agrees to accompany Papillon on his next escape attempt?

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