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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. What is Papillon not allowed to do in solitary?

2. What courtesy do the jailers extend to Papillon?

3. What is the destination of Papillon and Maturette when they set out from Trinidad?

4. How many days does the trip to the bagne take?

5. How does Papillon incapacitate a guard to attempt another escape?

Short Essay Questions

1. What does Papillon receive on the first anniversary of his solitary confinement and what happens to the man who smuggles it in to him?

2. Who are the three prisoners living in Trinidad and under what conditions does Papillon agree to take them with him?

3. What do Dega and Galgani smuggle in to Papillon each day of his solitary confinement?

4. What group of people does Papillon encounter after he leaves Indian territory and who turns him in to the authorities?

5. What is Papillon convicted of and what is his sentence?

6. What misfortune befalls Papillon after he leaves the three convicts out on a beach a little ways from Trinidad?

7. What becomes Papillon's method of communicating while in solitary confinement?

8. How does Papillon describe the conditions of the men waiting to be transported to the bagne?

9. Why are Papillon's underworld friends pleased with Papillon's court appearance?

10. How does Clousiot show some humor regarding how he left his cell?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

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 2

The author uses some important instances of foreshadowing in the story. Explain what foreshadowing is and cite at least two examples making sure to explain what makes each an example of foreshadowing.

Essay Topic 3

Explain the significance of the book's title. Why does the author call it simply PAPPILON? What was he trying to emphasize with this emphatic style? Suggest three alternate titles for this book with supporting rationale for each.

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