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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. At the end of their second date, what does Villanelle do as she leaves?
(a) Lifts up her shirt and shows her breasts.
(b) Tells the Queen of Spades they can never see each other again.
(c) Lets down her hair.
(d) Begins to cry.

2. Who is the author of 'The Passion'?
(a) Jennifer Winterson.
(b) Jean Winters.
(c) Jeanette Peters.
(d) Jeanette Winterson.

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

4. Finish this sentence: ¨St Paul said it is better to marry than to ______.¨
(a) Be alone.
(b) Divorce.
(c) Fight.
(d) Burn.

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

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

7. What job does Henri originally want when he joins the army?
(a) Lookout.
(b) Drummer.
(c) Flag raiser.
(d) Cook.

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

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. Villanelle says that passion is somewhere between fear and what?
(a) Love.
(b) Sex.
(c) Anger.
(d) Exhaustion.

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

12. What does the cook use to surround the chicken he serves Napoleon?
(a) Chives.
(b) Lettuce.
(c) Parsley.
(d) Cilantro.

13. How does David flatter Napoleon?
(a) He says his head is perfectly round.
(b) He says he is the perfect height.
(c) He tells him that he is his hero.
(d) He says that he is the most perfect human alive.

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

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

Short Answer Questions

1. Where is Henri´s friend Patrick from?

2. On their second date, what does the Queen of Spades ask Villanelle to do?

3. What mistake does Villanelle´s mother make when she goes to make her offering?

4. What does the homeless woman in Chapter 2 tell Villanelle to beware of?

5. What is different about Henri´s friend Domino?

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