1. What best defines the word "humane" in the second paragraph? a. Brutal

b. Fastest

c. Least harmful

d. Cruel

2. What aspect of the guillotine appealed to revolutionary leaders?

3. Explain why Louis XVI, Marie Antoinette, and Robespierre were each executed.

4. What evidence is there that the guillotine is not as quick and "easy" a death as Guillotin thouhgt?

5. Which of the following would be the best heading for the last paragraph?

a. The end of the guillotine in France

b. The science of the guillotine

c. Why Morat was killed?

d. Other forms of Execution

6. Which question is not answered in this article?

a. How did the French Revolution end?

b. When was the guillotine last used?

c. Who were some of the people sent to the guillotine?

d. What ceased the chaos of the Reign of Terror?

7. How do you feel about the guillotine's use during the Revolution? Was it too cruel?