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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 6.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Why is Quevedo in a better position than Alatriste?
(a) He cares about death.
(b) His name has not been made public.
(c) He has tickets to leave the country whenever he wants.
(d) He is better connected.

2. Which character does Inigo find mortally wounded?
(a) Quevedo.
(b) Vicente de la Cruz.
(c) Alatriste.
(d) Luis de la Cruz.

3. What would Captain Alatriste do when he had too much to drink?
(a) Fall asleep.
(b) Verbally abuse everyone.
(c) Get into a fight.
(d) Close up.

4. What is Alatriste looking for as he examines the exterior of the convent?
(a) Wearing of the stones.
(b) Evidence linking Coroado to the murder.
(c) Points of entry.
(d) Signs of a scuffle.

5. What is the name of the bridge Angelica's carriage passes over?
(a) Triste Bridge.
(b) Alquezar Bridge.
(c) Turk Bridge.
(d) Segovia Bridge.

Short Answer Questions

1. Where was Quevedo meeting Alatriste in half-an-hour?

2. What weapon does Inigo take from Luis de la Cruz?

3. Who scales the garden wall?

4. How does Inigo describe the humming noise he hears?

5. How are offenses settled at the de la Vega gate?

(see the answer key)

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