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

Multiple Choice Questions

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

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

3. Who helps Henri raise the cook up before Napoleon comes?
(a) Patrick.
(b) A woman.
(c) Domino.
(d) The captain.

4. What is Henri´s mother´s name?
(a) Elizabeth.
(b) Georgette.
(c) Sarah.
(d) Josephine.

5. What test does the recruiting officer give Henri to determine his position in the army?
(a) Asks him to pluck a chicken in under 2 minutes.
(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 the rules of dinner service.

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

7. What condition is the cook in when Napoleon first comes to their camp?
(a) Drunk.
(b) Delirious.
(c) Injured.
(d) Sick.

8. How does Henri feel about Josephine looking at him?
(a) He feels it is a test of loyalty.
(b) That returning the look would be betraying Napoleon.
(c) He considers meeting her in private.
(d) He feels dirty.

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

10. When Henri leaves his hometown, where is his regiment going?
(a) Germany.
(b) England.
(c) Belgium.
(d) Boulogne.

11. What sign does Henri say Napoleon was born under?
(a) Sagittarius.
(b) Scorpio.
(c) Taurus.
(d) Leo.

12. Why does Villanelle name her lover the Queen of Spades?
(a) The woman always played spades.
(b) That is a term for royalty.
(c) She won with the Queen of Spades card.
(d) The Queen of Spades represents love.

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

14. What does Villanelle put on her lips when she works?
(a) Vermillion.
(b) Ruby.
(c) Berry juice.
(d) Rouge.

15. What is Villanelle wearing on her second date with the Queen of Spades?
(a) Her casino uniform.
(b) A dress.
(c) An officer´s uniform.
(d) Boatsmen´s clothes.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does the narrator say Napoleon has a passion for?

2. What does Patrick steal for him and Henri to enjoy?

3. What is the woman who kisses Henri on New Year´s Ever holding?

4. What does Henri think about when he is in the brothel?

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

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