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This test consists of 5 short answer questions, 10 short essay questions, and 1 (of 3) essay topics.
Short Answer Questions
1. What prompts Villanelle to refuse the rich man who proposes to her?
2. Finish this sentence: "He kept small servants and _________."
3. When Henri leaves his hometown, where is his regiment going?
4. Why doesn´t Villanelle want to work in the bakery?
5. What does Villanelle do to the cards after the Queen of Spades leaves?
Short Essay Questions
1. In Henri's story about the man who thought himself an inventor, why did the man go to town for a few months, leaving his family? Who seemed to hold the man together?
2. In Part 1, what does Henri say the Blind peddler tells him about the Dark? What happens to this peddler?
3. What happened to Villanelle´s mother when she was pregnant with Villanelle? What does she believe was the result of this?
4. How tall are Napoleon's servants? Why is this?
5. What makes Henri uncomfortable at church? What does he consider his stigmata?
6. According to the rumors, what do boatmen have? What are they not able to take off?
7. What does Henri say the smell of porridge reminds him of? How did he feel during that time?
8. What is a vivandiere? Why are they sent to the camps?
9. What does Patrick say the channels are full of? What danger lies in the channels?
10. What does Bonaparte do to Henri to show his approval when he hears about Henri and the cook? What does he say about Henri's idea?
Essay Topics
Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:
Essay Topic 1
Passion is a key theme throughout the novel. Write an essay about passion, using at least three different ways that passion comes across in the novel. Also, be sure that your examples encompass at least 4 characters/elements of passion.
Essay Topic 2
In The Passion, a key figure is the Queen of Spades. Write an essay on the role of the Queen in the novel, paying special attention to her impact on both Villanelle and Henri in turn. Be sure to use at least 3 examples in your argument.
Essay Topic 3
Sexual roles an important part in the interaction between the characters of The Passion. Using at least 3 characters, write an essay on the theme of how sexual roles are represented in the novel.
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