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

Multiple Choice Questions

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

2. Where is Henri´s friend Patrick from?
(a) Scotland.
(b) Russia.
(c) Germany.
(d) Ireland.

3. On New Year´s Eve, what burns Henri´s tongue?
(a) A communion wafer.
(b) His dinner.
(c) Hot coffee.
(d) Cognac.

4. Who does Henri say he is going to kill when Louise asks him?
(a) The enemy.
(b) Josephine.
(c) Napoleon.
(d) The English.

5. What does the Queen of Spades say her husband deals in?
(a) Stocks and bonds.
(b) Water commerce.
(c) Gold trade.
(d) Rare books.

6. What prompts Villanelle to refuse the rich man who proposes to her?
(a) He asks her to dress like a man.
(b) She thinks of the Queen of Spades.
(c) He tells her that he loves her.
(d) He thinks she is a man.

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

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

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

10. Who does Patrick say he saw in the woods?
(a) A giant.
(b) Goblins.
(c) Fairies.
(d) Leprechauns.

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

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

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

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

15. 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.

Short Answer Questions

1. Finish this sentence: "Christ lost consciousness at ______."

2. What is the height limit for Napoleons' servants?

3. Who is Josephine sitting with when Henri serves her melon?

4. Why is Henri unable to secure his first choice of job in the army?

5. When Henri leaves his hometown, where is his regiment going?

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