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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) Bull running.
(b) Verbal sparring.
(c) The hot sun.
(d) The pretty women.

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

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

4. What had steel flashed like in the ugly scuffle?
(a) White teeth.
(b) The sun.
(c) Pale white skin.
(d) Lightning.

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

Short Answer Questions

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

2. Who found the chief constable his current position in the police force?

3. What is the name of the tavern the narrator and his friends visit?

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

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

(see the answer key)

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