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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What is Villanelle´s stepfather´s reaction to her webbed feet?
(a) "She still has woman parts."
(b) "She can walk on water now."
(c) "There are stranger things."
(d) "She should keep her feet covered."

2. When Henri returns to Napoleon after his leave, why are the Bonapartes spending so much money?
(a) To gear up for war.
(b) It is Josephine´s birthday.
(c) Josephine had her first child.
(d) For Napoleon´s coronation.

3. Where does Patrick take Henri on New Year´s Eve?
(a) Home.
(b) A whorehouse.
(c) Church.
(d) To a play.

4. What does the Queen of Spades say she is doing when she goes to meet Villanelle in secret?
(a) Going to a meeting.
(b) Going to the theatre.
(c) Going to the market.
(d) Going for a walk.

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

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

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

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

9. Why doesn´t Villanelle want to work in the bakery?
(a) She doesn´t want big arms.
(b) She can´t bake.
(c) It is a man´s trade.
(d) She hates bread.

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

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

12. What does Patrick steal for him and Henri to enjoy?
(a) A chicken.
(b) Wine.
(c) A bottle of cognac.
(d) A loaf of bread.

13. What does Henri think about when he is in the brothel?
(a) Porridge.
(b) Sex.
(c) Napoleon.
(d) His father.

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

15. When was 'The Passion' written?
(a) 1950.
(b) 1862.
(c) 2004.
(d) 1987.

Short Answer Questions

1. Finish this line from Chapter 2: ¨Gambling is not a vice, it is an expression of ______."

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

3. When Villanelle leaves the Queen of Spades´house after their first date, what does she do?

4. Finish this sentence: "He kept small servants and _________."

5. How many hands high was Napoleon's horse?

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