Protagonist's Journey and Challenges

The protagonist awakens in a dark cell, explores it, and discovers a pit. He recalls being questioned in a courtroom. A pendulum descends as a threat, but he escapes using rats to chew through his bindings. The walls heat up and move, forcing him to the pit's edge. Just as he is about to fall, French soldiers rescue him, freeing all prisoners.

What does the protagonist first notice upon waking up?

• A bright light

• Complete darkness

• A loud noise

• A familiar face

What does the protagonist feel when he reaches out his hand?

• A wooden table

• A cold stone floor

• A soft bed

• A warm blanket

Where does the protagonist remember being questioned?

• In a forest

• In a courtroom in Toledo, Spain

• In a small village

• In a dark alley

What does the protagonist find left by a jailer?

• A candle

• A map

• A loaf of bread and a pitcher of water

• A key

What is in the center of the protagonist's cell?

• A table

• A chair

• A window

• A deep pit

What does the protagonist realize about the pit?

• It is a trap set by his torturers

• It is a source of water

• It leads to freedom

• It is filled with treasure

What is tied around the protagonist's chest?

• A scarf

• A rope

• A chain

• A belt

How does the protagonist plan to escape the ropes?

• By using the rats to gnaw through them

• By cutting them with a knife

• By burning them

• By untying them with his hands

What does the pendulum represent?

• A clock

• A weapon

• A musical instrument

• A symbol of time

What happens to the walls of the cell?

• They start to crumble

• They become cold

• They heat up and move inward

• They become transparent