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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 3, The Zero Winter, pg. 77-93.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. How does Villanelle calm herself?
(a) By taking deep breaths.
(b) By going for a walk.
(c) By singing a song.
(d) By rowing down the canal.

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

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

4. What kind of champagne does the Queen of Spades order?
(a) Cristal.
(b) Asti.
(c) Dom Perignon.
(d) Madame Cliquot.

5. What did Patrick do before he was recruited by Napoleon?
(a) He was a bum.
(b) He was a priest.
(c) He was a blacksmith.
(d) He was a general.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Villanelle do to the cards after the Queen of Spades leaves?

2. At what time of day to the Venetians hold funerals?

3. What special talent does Patrick possess?

4. What is a vivandiere?

5. What did Henri´s mother want to be when she was young?

(see the answer key)

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