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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Which famous book did Louis Hurtado translate?
(a) The Pilgrim.
(b) Funny Bones.
(c) Palmerin of England.
(d) Auto de Fe.

2. Which character does the author say is a man of few words?
(a) Herradores.
(b) Salgando.
(c) Alatriste.
(d) Reverte.

3. What is the title of Chapter 2?
(a) The Case of the Missing Spanish Crown.
(b) The People's Needs.
(c) The Neck and the Noose.
(d) Spanish Moss.

4. In what form are bull fights often celebrated?
(a) Songs.
(b) Short stories.
(c) Poems.
(d) Novels.

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

Short Answer Questions

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

2. What did Diego Alatriste enlist as in the army?

3. What is it always good to have a sense of before the dance?

4. What does the narator say is the only thing the Spanish have left in their pockets?

5. Whom does the narrator meet on the top steps when he goes out onto the hall?

(see the answer key)

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