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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 3.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Complete the following line "Why should Greek be a tongue you..."?
(a) Delight.
(b) Debase.
(c) Depise.
(d) Devulge.

2. To what does the narrator try to give a good kick, but with little success?
(a) A pigeon.
(b) A dog.
(c) A cat.
(d) A child.

3. What does the narrator say has quickened the constable and Diego's thirst?
(a) Bull running.
(b) The hot sun.
(c) Verbal sparring.
(d) The pretty women.

4. What is Quevedo staring vacantly at through the window?
(a) Women.
(b) Dogs.
(c) Cats.
(d) Swordsmen.

5. What do the young men find frightening about Alatriste's face?
(a) Its pimples.
(b) Its dour expression.
(c) Its scars.
(d) Its sardonic smile.

Short Answer Questions

1. What was written on the note found in the dead woman's pouch?

2. In what form are bull fights often celebrated?

3. What important position does Angelica's uncle hold?

4. What did Diego Alatriste enlist as in the army?

5. The dead woman's head dress and gown lend her the look of __________.

(see the answer key)

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