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This test consists of 5 short answer questions, 10 short essay questions, and 1 (of 3) essay topics.
Short Answer Questions
1. From whom does Papillon receive a note in "En Route to the Bagne"?
2. What is a plan?
3. How many years of solitary confinement do Papillon, Maturette and Clousiot receive when they return to the bagne?
4. How much money does Galgani have?
5. Why do some of the other prisoners decline Papillon's offer to escape?
Short Essay Questions
1. How does Papillon get some inside information about the bagne prior to arriving there?
2. How does Papillon describe the conditions of the men waiting to be transported to the bagne?
3. What reason does Papillon give to Lati for leaving the Indian island?
4. Where is Papillon when the story begins and why does he think he is in his current situation?
5. What kind of reception do Papillon and his cohorts receive in Trinidad?
6. Describe the dire conditions in which Papillon lives in while in the Santa Marta prison.
7. What is "a plan" and how does Papillon use it?
8. What does Papillon do during an escape attempt from Barranquilla that prevents the escape?
9. Why are Papillon's underworld friends pleased with Papillon's court appearance?
10. What do Dega and Galgani smuggle in to Papillon each day of his solitary confinement?
Essay Topics
Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:
Essay Topic 1
Project into the future ten years after the end of the book and write a brief synopsis for Papillon's life. Be sure to incorporate geographical, personal, political and cultural impacts.
Essay Topic 2
The author uses more than one theme in the book. Identify at least two themes in the book. Then cite an example to support each theme you name.
Essay Topic 3
What was the symbolism of the butterfly tattoo on Papillon's chest? What did it represent to Papillon? Why did Papillon choose a butterfly instead of some other image? Explain.
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