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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. The new warden asks Papillon not to attempt an escape for ________________ and then the warden would be gone.
2. What occurs in Papillon's personal life?
3. Which man comes to Papillon with a plan for escape?
4. What does Papillon have to hide during his escape plan?
5. Which man does Papillon learn is watching Papillon's clandestine moves?
Short Essay Questions
1. Describe Papillon's escape attempt with a man named Romeo Salvida and how the insane asylum is a critical part of the plan?
2. Why does Papillon initiate a new escape plan and who does he enlist to help him?
3. 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?
4. How much of his eight-year sentence does Papillon end up serving?
5. What reasons can Papillon give for Sylvain's demise and what selfish thought does Papillon harbor then?
6. Where does Papillon land after a departure from Georgetown?
7. What is a "Lisette" and who agrees to accompany Papillon on his next escape attempt?
8. What ill fate does Sylvain come to during the escape attempt with Papillon?
9. How does Papillon manage to get transferred back to Diable where his chances of escape are more favorable?
10. What is the fishing village where Papillon and his cohorts live and where do the police eventually take them?
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
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 3
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.
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