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

Multiple Choice Questions

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

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

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

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

5. What did Diego Alatriste enlist as in the army?
(a) A foot soldier.
(b) A gunner.
(c) A drummer boy.
(d) A photographer.

Short Answer Questions

1. Which famous book did Louis Hurtado translate?

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

3. Where do Alatriste, Inigo and don Quevedo go to mass in this section?

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

5. What was used to strangle the dead woman?

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