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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Who, other than Alatriste, examines the church's exterior wall?
(a) Inigo.
(b) De la Cruz's eldest son.
(c) De Olivares.
(d) De la Cruz'z youngest son.

2. Where does the narrator say the danger in life lies?
(a) In not following your instincts.
(b) In wandering into the unknown.
(c) In admitting you know things.
(d) In not knowing things.

3. What country does the narrator say despises Spain?
(a) England.
(b) Holland.
(c) France.
(d) Germany.

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

5. What does the narrator say every thirteen year old wants to taste from the world?
(a) Every breath.
(b) Every morsel.
(c) Every drop of sweat.
(d) Every woman.

Short Answer Questions

1. Captain Cuesta is deaf to _____________.

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

3. What was used to strangle the dead woman?

4. What is Quevedo staring vacantly at through the window?

5. What does the narrator compare to an anthill?

(see the answer key)

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