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

Multiple Choice Questions

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

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

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

4. What is Quevedo staring vacantly at through the window?
(a) Women.
(b) Dogs.
(c) Swordsmen.
(d) Cats.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. What is the title of Chapter 2?

2. What does Vincente de la Cruz stand before the narrator holding?

3. What is the currency of Spain in this novel?

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

5. What is Alatriste looking for as he examines the exterior of the convent?

(see the answer key)

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