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This test consists of 15 multiple choice questions and 5 short answer questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Why doesn´t Patrick pray to the Virgin Mary?
(a) Because God violated her.
(b) Because she is not a man.
(c) Because she has never answered his prayers.
(d) Because she is a brunette.

2. Why does Napoleon send Henri back to Boulogne?
(a) He thinks the front line needs his ingenuity.
(b) Because he lacks a soldier´s training.
(c) He caught Henri looking at Josephine.
(d) He is growing distrustful of Henri.

3. When Villanelle is sitting at the restaurant on her day off, what does the waiter bring her?
(a) An earring.
(b) A ring.
(c) Champagne.
(d) Flowers.

4. What did Henri´s mother want to be when she was young?
(a) A man.
(b) A priest.
(c) A soldier.
(d) A nun.

5. What does Henri think about when he is in the brothel?
(a) Porridge.
(b) Sex.
(c) His father.
(d) Napoleon.

6. How does Villanelle calm herself?
(a) By going for a walk.
(b) By singing a song.
(c) By taking deep breaths.
(d) By rowing down the canal.

7. What is Villanelle wearing on her second date with the Queen of Spades?
(a) Boatsmen´s clothes.
(b) A dress.
(c) An officer´s uniform.
(d) Her casino uniform.

8. According to legend, what herb do boatsmen´s wives leave in the boat when they make their offerings?
(a) Rosemary.
(b) Marjoram.
(c) Oregano.
(d) Thyme.

9. Where does Patrick take Henri on New Year´s Eve?
(a) To a play.
(b) Home.
(c) A whorehouse.
(d) Church.

10. What is Henri's first commission?
(a) Soldier.
(b) Trumpeter.
(c) Drummer.
(d) Neck wringer.

11. Finish this sentence: "He kept small servants and _________."
(a) A large ego.
(b) Tall wives.
(c) Miniature ponies.
(d) Large horses.

12. When Villanelle leaves the Queen of Spades´house after their first date, what does she do?
(a) Walk on the canal.
(b) Go for a boat ride.
(c) Leave Venice.
(d) Go back to work.

13. At what time of day to the Venetians hold funerals?
(a) Dusk.
(b) Noon.
(c) Night.
(d) Daybreak.

14. How does Patrick feel about working for the French?
(a) He wants to return to his old job.
(b) He prefers it to working for the English.
(c) He loves it.
(d) He hates Napoleon, but likes his job.

15. What does the Queen of Spades say her husband deals in?
(a) Rare books.
(b) Water commerce.
(c) Gold trade.
(d) Stocks and bonds.

Short Answer Questions

1. What is the woman who kisses Henri on New Year´s Ever holding?

2. What is the nationality of the owner of the brothel Henri goes to?

3. Where is Henri´s friend Patrick from?

4. How does Henri feel about Josephine looking at him?

5. What is the height limit for Napoleons' servants?

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