Multiple choice

A dungeon entered by a trapdoor

  1. Cellar

  2. Oubliette

  3. Basement

  4. Gangway
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Explanation

An oubliette is a specific type of dungeon accessible only through a trapdoor in its ceiling, designed to make prisoners difficult to escape. The name comes from French 'oublier' (to forget). A cellar and basement are storage spaces, while a gangway is a passage.

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