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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 8.

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

3. What does Vincente de la Cruz stand before the narrator holding?
(a) A dagger.
(b) A sword.
(c) A pistol.
(d) A spear.

4. Where does the narrator say the danger in life lies?
(a) In admitting you know things.
(b) In wandering into the unknown.
(c) In not knowing things.
(d) In not following your instincts.

5. What does the narrator hear fine ladies and gentlemen saying as they step out of the plaza?
(a) Get me a drink.
(b) What a fine day.
(c) Justice for the bulls.
(d) Fetch my coach.

Short Answer Questions

1. What country does the narrator say despises Spain?

2. What had steel flashed like in the ugly scuffle?

3. What animal does the author compare to the pace the chief constable sets about his task?

4. What does Inigo have to witness in this section?

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

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