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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. Who is the new warden now in charge of the Royale bagne?

2. Papillon is so affected by Carobnieri's death that he ___________________.

3. Where does the torpedo ship land?

4. Papillon says that it is a role of survival to have _________________ at all times.

5. Which of the following is NOT something Papillon tells the guards to have him admitted to the insane asylum?

Short Essay Questions

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

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

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

4. What are the terms of Papillon's being set free?

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

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

7. What reasons can Papillon give for Sylvain's demise and what selfish thought does Papillon harbor then?

8. 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?

9. How does Carbonieri die and what rule of survival does Papillon say that Carbonieri failed to uphold?

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

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Explain the concept of loneliness as it exhibits in the book. Why do the penal colony prisoners have especially lonely lives? Is that designed by the authorities to make the punishments especially trying? Explain the loneliness and the methods and attempts to overcome it.

Essay Topic 2

Describe the overall setting and time period for Charriere's life. What was France and French Guiana like during this time period? How important are the time period and setting to the attitudes and issues of Charriere?

Essay Topic 3

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.

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