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

Multiple Choice Questions

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

2. What does de Quevedo's silence seem to say when he looks at Alatriste?
(a) You are the only one who can help me.
(b) Are bond is strong.
(c) We are closer than ever.
(d) Please don't leave me now.

3. What was written on the note found in the dead woman's pouch?
(a) Weeping kills the hybrids, laughing raises them to the roof.
(b) The peak of life.
(c) Dead souls weep.
(d) For masses for your soul.

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

5. Where had the chief constable served as a soldier?
(a) Brazil.
(b) France.
(c) Barcelona.
(d) Flanders.

Short Answer Questions

1. What country does the narrator say despises Spain?

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

3. Which famous book did Louis Hurtado translate?

4. Which character does the author say is a man of few words?

5. What does the narrator say every thirteen year old wants to taste from the world?

(see the answer key)

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