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

Multiple Choice Questions

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

2. What had steel flashed like in the ugly scuffle?
(a) The sun.
(b) Pale white skin.
(c) Lightning.
(d) White teeth.

3. How did Philip the Fourth respond to the warm ovation given to him by the crowd?
(a) He raised his arms.
(b) He waved back at them.
(c) He doffed his hat.
(d) He threw them flowers.

4. What does the narrator compare to an anthill?
(a) The steps of the townhall.
(b) The mountaiins in the distance.
(c) The road leading to the town center.
(d) The steps of the church.

5. What is the constable more interested in than the murder?
(a) The soccer scores.
(b) His brother's illness.
(c) The performance of the horses.
(d) The performance of the bulls.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does the narrator say is eating Spain's heart?

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

3. Captain Cuesta is deaf to _____________.

4. What does the narrator say the captain had cleaned during the night?

5. How does Alatriste respond to the soldiers who greet him?

(see the answer key)

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