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

Multiple Choice Questions

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

2. What would Captain Alatriste do when he had too much to drink?
(a) Fall asleep.
(b) Close up.
(c) Get into a fight.
(d) Verbally abuse everyone.

3. What animal does the author compare to the pace the chief constable sets about his task?
(a) A tortoise.
(b) A bull.
(c) An ox.
(d) A sheep.

4. How does Alatriste respond to the soldiers who greet him?
(a) He waves his hand.
(b) He touches the brim of his hat.
(c) He smiles.
(d) He kisses them.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. In what form are bull fights often celebrated?

2. What language did Doego Alatriste have a taste in before he ran away?

3. What is the title of Chapter 2?

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

5. Which famous book did Louis Hurtado translate?

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