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

Multiple Choice Questions

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

2. What is the currency of Spain in this novel?
(a) Francs.
(b) Pesos.
(c) Euros.
(d) Escudos.

3. What is the name of the tavern the narrator and his friends visit?
(a) Herradores.
(b) Duennas.
(c) Valdemoro.
(d) Reverte.

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

5. Which character does the author say is a man of few words?
(a) Salgando.
(b) Alatriste.
(c) Reverte.
(d) Herradores.

Short Answer Questions

1. What is it said that Martin Saldana is not so slow in doing?

2. Complete the following line "Why should Greek be a tongue you..."?

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

4. Where does the captain say he will accompany the two young popinjays if they don't retract their words?

5. How did Philip the Fourth respond to the warm ovation given to him by the crowd?

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