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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 compare to an anthill?
(a) The mountaiins in the distance.
(b) The steps of the church.
(c) The steps of the townhall.
(d) The road leading to the town center.

2. 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.

3. What is the name of the tavern the narrator and his friends visit?
(a) Duennas.
(b) Reverte.
(c) Herradores.
(d) Valdemoro.

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

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

Short Answer Questions

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

2. Where does the narrator say the danger in life lies?

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

4. The dead woman's head dress and gown lend her the look of __________.

5. What is the constable more interested in than the murder?

(see the answer key)

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