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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 does the vivandiere tell Henri the Russians hide under?

2. When Henri wakes in Venice, what do Villanelle´s parents say he should do to blend in?

3. What smell does Henri say that Bonaparte leaves behind?

4. Finish this sentence from Chapter 3: ¨This is a city of ________.¨

5. What do Villanelle´s parents serve them when Henri and Villanelle reach Venice?

Short Essay Questions

1. In the beginning of Chapter 3, what is Henri´s emotional state? What is Henri´s physical state?

2. What do the Russian peasants call the czar? What do they do as the Napoleonic army arrives?

3. What does Henri do after he kills Villanelle's husband? What is Villanelle's reaction?

4. What is the name of the institution that Henri stays in? Why is he moved to a different room?

5. What game does Villanelle say she entered with the Queen of Spades? What was the wager?

6. When Villanelle visits the Queen in Chapter 4, what does she realize about their relationship? What is she afraid of while she visits? What does she do to protect herself?

7. How long are Villanelle and her husband together before she leaves him? What does she do in order to sneak away?

8. When Henri wakes up after 2 days of sleep in Venice, what does he do first? What does he pray will sink into the canal?

9. How long does Villanelle say she knew the Queen of Spades? How many nights did they have together?

10. When Villanelle tries to break Henri out of the asylum, what is his reaction? Why does he react this way?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Insanity vs. reality is an important theme in The Passion. Using at least 2 characters, write an essay about the theme of insanity vs. reality in the novel.

Essay Topic 2

Napoleon is a central figure in the novel. Write an essay on Napoleon´s character, and what he represents to both the characters in the novel and the novel as a whole. Be specific and be sure to use at least three examples in your argument.

Essay Topic 3

Patrick is an important character in the novel. His influence on both Henri and Villanelle is key to their interaction. Write on essay on the character of Patrick and his role in the novel, with special emphasis on the impact he has on the other characters.

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