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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 10 and Epilogue.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Why does Inigo pretend to be asleep when the captain returns?
(a) He wants to be alone.
(b) He is angry at the captain for not saving him earlier.
(c) He is ashamed of what he has done.
(d) He doesn't want the captain to see he has been crying.

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

3. What animal does the author compare to the pace the chief constable sets about his task?
(a) A bull.
(b) A sheep.
(c) A tortoise.
(d) An ox.

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

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

Short Answer Questions

1. Who does Alatriste have a duel with in this section?

2. How does Alatriste know Inigo is not destined for the stake?

3. Where does Inigo presume they are taking him?

4. What does Guadalmedina give Alatriste in this section?

5. What is the first thing that happens to Inigo in the dungeons?

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