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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 sign does Henri say Napoleon was born under?

2. When was 'The Passion' written?

3. What does the cook use to surround the chicken he serves Napoleon?

4. How does Patrick feel about working for the French?

5. What is said about boatsmen´s feet if their trade is hereditary?

Short Essay Questions

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

2. 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?

3. What does the waiter bring Villanelle while she is waiting for work? Who does she see soon after?

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

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

6. What job does Henri originally want? Who prevents him from getting it?

7. While Henri serves in Court, what does he see Josephine doing? How does this make him feel?

8. What does Henri do to the cook that impresses Bonaparte? Where did he get the idea?

9. According to legend, what does a boatsmen´s wife do when she is pregnant? What is she supposed to wish for?

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

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

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.

Essay Topic 2

In The Passion, sexuality is a key theme. Write an essay on the role of sexuality and gender in the novel, and its effect on the characters. Be sure to use at least three characters in your argument.

Essay Topic 3

Canals and transportation are important themes in The Passion. Write an essay on the role of Canals in the novel and how transportation is presented through the characters. Include at least 3 examples in your argument.

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