CMC 107

What is the name of the division in La Force prison where dangerous prisoners are confined?

• The Lions' Den

• The Court of Saint-Bernard

• The Barrier Saint-Jacques

• The Galleys

Why is the division called the Lions' Den?

• Because the prisoners possess teeth that gnaw the bars

• Because the prisoners are often attacked by lions

• Because the division is guarded by lion statues

• Because the prisoners are treated like lions

What is the purpose of the double thickness walls in the Lions' Den?

• To prevent the prisoners from escaping

• To provide extra security for the prisoners

• To keep the prisoners isolated from the rest of the prison

• To protect the prisoners from external threats

Who are the jailers in the Lions' Den?

• Prisoners who have been chosen for their superior activity and intelligence

• Former prisoners who have reformed

• Guards from other divisions of the prison

• Volunteers from the local community

What is the courtyard of the court of Saint-Bernard like?

• Enclosed by enormous walls with limited sunlight

• Open and spacious with plenty of sunlight

• Small and cramped with no sunlight

• Surrounded by bars with no sunlight

What is the purpose of the rectangle-shaped room in the court of Saint-Bernard?

• To house the most dangerous prisoners

• To provide a space for visitors to meet the prisoners

• To serve as a punishment area for misbehaving prisoners

• To store supplies for the prison

How do the prisoners in the Lions' Den view the court of Saint-Bernard?

• As a paradise compared to their current situation

• As a place of punishment and isolation

• As a place where they can socialize with other prisoners

• As a place where they can escape from the prison

What does the young man in the story do to improve his appearance?

• He repairs his torn clothes and polishes his boots

• He steals new clothes and shoes from other prisoners

• He asks the jailers for new clothes and shoes

• He receives new clothes and shoes from his family

How do the other prisoners in the Lions' Den react to the young man's appearance?

• They admire his well-dressed appearance

• They are jealous of his new clothes and shoes

• They mock him for trying to look elegant in prison

• They ignore his efforts to improve his appearance

Who is the visitor that the young man is expecting?

• His lawyer

• His family member

• His former cellmate

• The Count of Monte Cristo