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This test consists of 5 multiple choice questions, 5 short answer questions, and 10 short essay questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

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

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

3. What is Henri´s first job when he joins the army?
(a) Cook.
(b) Lookout.
(c) Neck wringer.
(d) Drummer.

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

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

Short Answer Questions

1. Finish the sentence: ¨You play, you win. You play, you lose. _______."

2. When Henri returns to Napoleon after his leave, why are the Bonapartes spending so much money?

3. Finish this sentence: ¨St Paul said it is better to marry than to ______.¨

4. Where does Patrick take Henri on New Year´s Eve?

5. What job does Henri originally want when he joins the army?

Short Essay Questions

1. Why did Henri's mother want to run away when she was young? How does Henri say his father won her over?

2. According to the rumors, what do boatmen have? What are they not able to take off?

3. What is the name of the main character? When do we first hear it?

4. What does Patrick say the channels are full of? What danger lies in the channels?

5. What makes Henri uncomfortable at church? What does he consider his stigmata?

6. What is a vivandiere? Why are they sent to the camps?

7. What does Villanelle call Venice? If one gets lost, what does Villanelle say will not save you?

8. What is Villanelle´s stepfather´s reaction to her birth defect? How does Villanelle account for her stepfather´s reaction?

9. What does Villanelle tell the old homeless woman who she rows past? What does the woman tell Villanelle to beware?

10. Where does Villanelle work? How does she dress there? Why does she dress this way?

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