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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. Where does Patrick take Henri on New Year´s Eve?

2. When Villanelle is sitting at the restaurant on her day off, what does the waiter bring her?

3. Finish this sentence about Napoleon: ¨He is repulsive and _______ by turns.¨

4. What does the Queen of Spades say she is doing when she goes to meet Villanelle in secret?

5. What does the cook serve Napoleon´s chicken in?

Short Essay Questions

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

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

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

4. What makes Henri uncomfortable at church? What does he consider his stigmata?

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

6. What does Villanelle call Venice? If one gets lost, what does Villanelle say will not save you?

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

8. 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?

9. What happened to Villanelle´s mother when she was pregnant with Villanelle? What does she believe was the result of this?

10. How tall are Napoleon's servants? Why is this?

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

The relationship between the two narrators is a central theme in The Passion. Write an essay about the relationship between Villanelle and Henri from both sides, as Winterson does. How is their love impossible?

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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