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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 2.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What does the narrator say has quickened the constable and Diego's thirst?
(a) The pretty women.
(b) The hot sun.
(c) Bull running.
(d) Verbal sparring.

2. Captain Cuesta is deaf to _____________.
(a) Mathematics.
(b) Foreign languages.
(c) Swearing.
(d) A woman's charms.

3. What is the name of the tavern the narrator and his friends visit?
(a) Reverte.
(b) Duennas.
(c) Herradores.
(d) Valdemoro.

4. What is the penalty for breaking into a convent?
(a) A public stoning.
(b) Community service.
(c) Death.
(d) Life in prison.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. What country does the narrator say despises Spain?

2. What would Captain Alatriste do when he had too much to drink?

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

4. What is it said that Martin Saldana is not so slow in doing?

5. What animal does the author compare to the pace the chief constable sets about his task?

(see the answer key)

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