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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 1, The Emperor, pg. 33-45.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What is the nationality of the owner of the brothel Henri goes to?
(a) English.
(b) Swedish.
(c) French.
(d) German.

2. What is a vivandiere?
(a) A trumpet player.
(b) A type of pastry.
(c) A prostitute.
(d) A dancer.

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

4. What test does the recruiting officer give Henri to determine his position in the army?
(a) Asks him the rules of dinner service.
(b) Asks him to hold a pole steady in the palm of his hand.
(c) Asks him to crack a walnut with one hand.
(d) Asks him to pluck a chicken in under 2 minutes.

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

Short Answer Questions

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

2. When Henri returns to Napoleon after his leave, why are the Bonapartes spending so much money?

3. What does Patrick say happened to his boots?

4. Finish this sentence about Napoleon: ¨He is repulsive and _______ by turns.¨

5. What does the cook use to surround the chicken he serves Napoleon?

(see the answer key)

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