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This test consists of 15 multiple choice questions and 5 short answer questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. When Villanelle leaves the Queen of Spades´house after their first date, what does she do?
(a) Walk on the canal.
(b) Leave Venice.
(c) Go for a boat ride.
(d) Go back to work.

2. How many hands high was Napoleon's horse?
(a) 17.
(b) 30.
(c) 25.
(d) 10.

3. Finish this sentence about Napoleon: ¨He is repulsive and _______ by turns.¨
(a) Magical.
(b) Thrilling.
(c) Loving.
(d) Fascinating.

4. Who is Josephine sitting with when Henri serves her melon?
(a) Talleyrand.
(b) Her father.
(c) Napoleon.
(d) Patrick.

5. How long has Henri been gone when he returns home on leave?
(a) Six months.
(b) One year.
(c) Two years.
(d) One month.

6. What does the Queen of Spades leave for Villanelle at the gaming table?
(a) Money.
(b) Her address.
(c) A necklace.
(d) An earring.

7. What does Napoleon do to Henri when he hears the explanation of Henri´s propping-up of the cook?
(a) Pinches his ear.
(b) Demotes him.
(c) Hugs him.
(d) Slaps him.

8. According to legend, what herb do boatsmen´s wives leave in the boat when they make their offerings?
(a) Oregano.
(b) Marjoram.
(c) Rosemary.
(d) Thyme.

9. What is the woman who kisses Henri on New Year´s Ever holding?
(a) A bag of potatoes.
(b) A bottle of wine.
(c) A cross.
(d) A baby.

10. What color are the Queen of Spades´eyes?
(a) Grey-blue.
(b) Blue-green.
(c) Hazel.
(d) Grey-green.

11. Why is Villanelle apprehensive about her first dinner date with the Queen of Spades?
(a) The Queen of Spades is too beautiful.
(b) The Queen of Spades is married.
(c) The Queen of Spades wants her to have a mustache.
(d) The Queen of Spades thinks she is a man.

12. What special talent does Patrick possess?
(a) An incredible sense of smell.
(b) A good palate.
(c) Incredible eyesight.
(d) Excellent marksman.

13. What happens to the knife when the midwife tries to cut apart Villanelle´s toes?
(a) It flies out of her hand.
(b) It breaks.
(c) It is bent.
(d) It turns black.

14. What mistake does Villanelle´s mother make when she goes to make her offering?
(a) She drops her sprig of oregano.
(b) She drops her sprig of marjoram.
(c) She drops her sprig of rosemary.
(d) She drops her sprig of thyme.

15. Why is Henri unable to secure his first choice of job in the army?
(a) He is not old enough.
(b) He is not tall enough.
(c) His hands are not strong enough.
(d) He is too old.

Short Answer Questions

1. What is the quote that opens 'The Passion' taken from?

2. Where does Patrick take Henri on New Year´s Eve?

3. What job does Henri originally want when he joins the army?

4. What does Villanelle put on her lips when she works?

5. Why does Villanelle name her lover the Queen of Spades?

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