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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What animal does the author compare to the pace the chief constable sets about his task?
(a) An ox.
(b) A sheep.
(c) A tortoise.
(d) A bull.

2. What is it said that Martin Saldana is not so slow in doing?
(a) Hurling an insult.
(b) Drinking a beer.
(c) Drawing a weapon.
(d) Chatting up women.

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

4. What is it always good to have a sense of before the dance?
(a) The company.
(b) The dance steps.
(c) The music.
(d) One's body.

5. What does the narrator say the captain had cleaned during the night?
(a) His pistols.
(b) His dagger.
(c) His sword.
(d) His shoes.

Short Answer Questions

1. Captain Cuesta is deaf to _____________.

2. What does de Quevedo's silence seem to say when he looks at Alatriste?

3. How had the woman found in the sedan chair been killed?

4. What is the name of the bridge Angelica's carriage passes over?

5. What was used to strangle the dead woman?

(see the answer key)

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