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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Who found the chief constable his current position in the police force?
(a) His mother.
(b) His father-in-law.
(c) His step-father.
(d) His wife.

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

3. What language did Doego Alatriste have a taste in before he ran away?
(a) Arabic.
(b) French.
(c) Latin.
(d) English.

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

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

Short Answer Questions

1. Captain Cuesta is deaf to _____________.

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

3. How does Alatriste respond to the soldiers who greet him?

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

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

(see the answer key)

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