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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 7.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Why do the men scatter out of the alley like rats?
(a) A gun fires.
(b) They see a squad of constables arrive.
(c) Someone shouts Alatriste's name.
(d) Someone screams Inquisition.

2. What had steel flashed like in the ugly scuffle?
(a) Lightning.
(b) Pale white skin.
(c) The sun.
(d) White teeth.

3. Who has persuaded King Philip IV to ban gambling?
(a) His mother.
(b) The Queen.
(c) The Church.
(d) The government.

4. What does Inigo have to witness in this section?
(a) The torture of Angelica.
(b) The death of Vicente.
(c) The death of Alatriste.
(d) The questionning of Alvira.

5. How does Inigo know Alatriste has escaped?
(a) He hears Vicente's daughter has escaped.
(b) He sees him hiding behind a tree.
(c) The Inquisition are still on high alert.
(d) Malatesta scowls when his name is mentioned.

Short Answer Questions

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

2. To what does the narrator try to give a good kick, but with little success?

3. What does the narrator say is eating Spain's heart?

4. Where does the captain say he will accompany the two young popinjays if they don't retract their words?

5. What had Alatriste told Inigo to do once he had opened the side door?

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