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

2. What does Villanelle call Venice in the beginning of Chapter 2?

3. Who does Patrick say Henri should stick to praying to?

4. How long has Henri been gone when he returns home on leave?

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

Short Essay Questions

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

2. After Villanelle´s first date with The Queen of Spades, what does she attempt to do? Who sees her?

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

4. What does the Queen of Spades order when Villanelle first meets her? What is Villanelle´s reaction to the Queen of Spades?

5. In Part 1, what does Henri say the Blind peddler tells him about the Dark? What happens to this peddler?

6. 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?

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

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

9. What does the Queen of Spades leave for Villanelle at the gaming table? What is the item made out of?

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

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

One theme in The Passion is the theory of past and future, as represented in the character of Domino. Write an essay on the theme of past and future and how Domino´s philosophy is shown in the novel, citing at least 3 examples.

Essay Topic 2

Money is an extremely important element in The Passion. Write an essay on the role of money in the novel and how it affects the relationships between characters. Be sure to include at least 3 examples of the importance of money during interactions between characters.

Essay Topic 3

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.

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