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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. How did Philip the Fourth respond to the warm ovation given to him by the crowd?
(a) He raised his arms.
(b) He waved back at them.
(c) He doffed his hat.
(d) He threw them flowers.

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

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

4. What does the narrator say is eating Spain's heart?
(a) Ulcers.
(b) Rats.
(c) Crime.
(d) Foreigners.

5. Who, other than Alatriste, examines the church's exterior wall?
(a) De la Cruz's eldest son.
(b) De la Cruz'z youngest son.
(c) Inigo.
(d) De Olivares.

Short Answer Questions

1. In what form are bull fights often celebrated?

2. What important position does Angelica's uncle hold?

3. What is the name of the bridge Angelica's carriage passes over?

4. What is the name of Conde de Olivares' wife?

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

(see the answer key)

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