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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Why does Villanelle tell Henri that a map won´t help him?
(a) Because it is a living city.
(b) Because Henri can´t read a map.
(c) Because they don´t make maps of Venice.
(d) Because maps often lie.

2. Who is set to inherit the cook´s money if Villanelle cannot?
(a) The church.
(b) The police.
(c) Henri.
(d) Villanelle´s parents.

3. What does the Jewish man want to exchange with the woman he meets on the street?
(a) Tears.
(b) Hearts.
(c) Minds.
(d) Lives.

4. Why won´t the prosecuting attorney be bribed?
(a) He was a friend of the cook.
(b) He is too rich.
(c) He doesn´t believe in money.
(d) He is a just man.

5. What is Villanelle´s reaction when Henri kills her husband?
(a) She screams.
(b) She shows no emotion.
(c) She cries.
(d) She laughs.

6. What is the name of the prosecuting attorney in Henri´s case?
(a) Piero.
(b) Pierre.
(c) Peter.
(d) Pedro.

7. What is the name of the church the Venetians go to on New Year´s Eve?
(a) St. John´s.
(b) St. Mark´s.
(c) St. Paul´s.
(d) St. Joseph´s.

8. What do the peasants call the czar?
(a) ¨Dad¨.
(b) ¨Little father¨.
(c) ¨Our Father¨.
(d) ¨Our Leader¨.

9. What does Villanelle´s philosopher friend wear as a crown?
(a) Feathers woven together.
(b) Flowers tied together.
(c) Rags tied together.
(d) Rats tied together.

10. How many days does Villanelle spend with the Queen of Spades in Chapter 3?
(a) Fourteen.
(b) Two.
(c) Nine.
(d) Four.

11. What do Villanelle´s parents serve them when Henri and Villanelle reach Venice?
(a) Eggs and toast.
(b) Cakes and wine.
(c) Olives and bread.
(d) Pasta and wine.

12. How has the Queen changed since Villanelle last saw her.
(a) She has gained weight.
(b) She is in a wheelchair.
(c) She is extremely thin.
(d) She has grey hair.

13. Why does Henri confess to the murder?
(a) Because he believes in the truth.
(b) To get away from Villanelle.
(c) To live comfortably.
(d) To protect Villanelle.

14. What is Patrick and the vivandiere eating when Henri comes to steal food for his departure?
(a) Bread.
(b) Turkey.
(c) Chocolate.
(d) Chicken.

15. How many years does Villanelle say Henri served in the war?
(a) 5.
(b) 8.
(c) 16.
(d) 2.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Henri begin to have nightmares about?

2. What does Henri find out that Villanelle cannot do while they are in Venice?

3. What does the vivandiere tell Henri the Russians hide under?

4. What word does Domino write in the snow when Henri asks him to desert?

5. How long does Villanelle travel with her husband before she leaves him?

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