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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. The dead woman's head dress and gown lend her the look of __________.
(a) A duenna.
(b) A spinster.
(c) A widow.
(d) A dauphine.

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

3. In what form are bull fights often celebrated?
(a) Novels.
(b) Songs.
(c) Short stories.
(d) Poems.

4. Whom does the narrator meet on the top steps when he goes out onto the hall?
(a) Arcabuz.
(b) Esteban.
(c) De Quevedo.
(d) Reverte.

5. How does Alatriste respond to the soldiers who greet him?
(a) He smiles.
(b) He kisses them.
(c) He waves his hand.
(d) He touches the brim of his hat.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does the narrator hear fine ladies and gentlemen saying as they step out of the plaza?

2. What do the young men find frightening about Alatriste's face?

3. Captain Cuesta is deaf to _____________.

4. Where had the chief constable served as a soldier?

5. What is the name of Conde de Olivares' wife?

(see the answer key)

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