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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. How long is Papillon to live in the rural area to complete his deal?

2. The new warden asks Papillon not to attempt an escape for ________________ and then the warden would be gone.

3. In what year is Papillon transferred to another island?

4. Why does Papillon refuse to come closer to the torpedo ship?

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

Short Essay Questions

1. How does the war play a part in Papillon's rescue?

2. What does Papillon call the "extraordinary" change in his character?

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

4. What is Papillon's idea to prevent the sharks from consuming Carbonieri's body?

5. How does Papillon know that the revolt at the Royale prison has taken place and how does Papillon intervene to get the situation calmed down with the warden?

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

7. How much of his eight-year sentence does Papillon end up serving?

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

9. What ill fate does Sylvain come to during the escape attempt with Papillon?

10. How does Papillon manage to get transferred back to Diable where his chances of escape are more favorable?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Charriere was a master at dramatic devices. Choose an example of symbolism, metaphors, and irony, briefly describe them and identify the technique which they embody.

Essay Topic 2

Charriere uses more than one instance of irony in the book. Cite at least two examples you can identify in the book and note why they are examples of irony.

Essay Topic 3

What separated Papillon from most of the other prisoners? What made him relentless in his pursuit of freedom while most of the other prisoners had resigned themselves to their fate? Explain.

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