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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 9.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. How had the woman found in the sedan chair been killed?
(a) She was strangled.
(b) She had been drowned.
(c) She was shot.
(d) She was stabbed.

2. What do the young men find frightening about Alatriste's face?
(a) Its dour expression.
(b) Its scars.
(c) Its pimples.
(d) Its sardonic smile.

3. What is the title of Chapter 4?
(a) The Bang.
(b) The Assault.
(c) The Injury.
(d) The Fight.

4. What question is Inigo replying to when he is shouted over by the screams of a tortured woman?
(a) How old are you?
(b) How many brothers and sisters do you have?
(c) Where do you live?
(d) Where did you last see Alatriste?

5. 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 threw them flowers.
(d) He doffed his hat.

Short Answer Questions

1. Who was following the de la Cruzes?

2. Who does Saldana say has powerful backers?

3. What country does the narrator say despises Spain?

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

5. Why is Quevedo in a better position than Alatriste?

(see the answer key)

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