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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 2, The Queen of Spades, pg. 63-76.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What is the quote that opens 'The Passion' taken from?
(a) Pride and Predjudice.
(b) Medea.
(c) The Tempest.
(d) Romeo and Juliet.

2. What is the Queen of Spades´ reaction to Villanelle´s revelation as she leaves?
(a) She vomits.
(b) She already knows.
(c) She begins to laugh.
(d) She is shocked.

3. When Villanelle refuses to marry the rich man, what does he do to her?
(a) Starts to cry.
(b) Hits her and then rapes her.
(c) Walks away.
(d) Threatens to kill her.

4. Where does Villanelle go to sit and drink when she doesn´t have work?
(a) Maurice´s.
(b) Floridan´s.
(c) Florian´s.
(d) Michael´s.

5. When Henri returns to Napoleon after his leave, why are the Bonapartes spending so much money?
(a) For Napoleon´s coronation.
(b) Josephine had her first child.
(c) It is Josephine´s birthday.
(d) To gear up for war.

Short Answer Questions

1. How old was Henry´s mother when she ran away from home?

2. What is Villanelle wearing on her second date with the Queen of Spades?

3. What is a vivandiere?

4. Why do many of the soldiers get sores in the winter?

5. What happens to the knife when the midwife tries to cut apart Villanelle´s toes?

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