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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 3.

Multiple Choice Questions

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

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

3. What does the narator say is the only thing the Spanish have left in their pockets?
(a) Silver.
(b) Crucifixes.
(c) Humor.
(d) Pride.

4. What ethnicity does Quevedo think flows through Gongora's blood?
(a) Arabic.
(b) French.
(c) Jewish.
(d) African.

5. What is the name of Conde de Olivares' wife?
(a) Marie Cornette.
(b) Teresa de Guzman.
(c) Philipa Esteban.
(d) Esther Benitas.

Short Answer Questions

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

2. Complete the following line "Why should Greek be a tongue you..."?

3. What country does the narrator say despises Spain?

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

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

(see the answer key)

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