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

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

4. Where does Inigo presume they are taking him?
(a) To the king's chambers.
(b) To the Covent prison.
(c) To the dungeons of the Holy Office.
(d) To the Inquisition torture room.

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

6. What weapon does Inigo take from Luis de la Cruz?
(a) His shield.
(b) His sword.
(c) His pistol.
(d) His dagger.

7. What do the young men find frightening about Alatriste's face?
(a) Its sardonic smile.
(b) Its pimples.
(c) Its scars.
(d) Its dour expression.

8. Whom do the Domincans ask Inigo about?
(a) Vicente.
(b) Salgando.
(c) Elvira.
(d) Alatriste.

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

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

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

12. Whom does Inigo claim he happened upon as he was walking the streets?
(a) A crying nun.
(b) A broken crucifix.
(c) A crying child.
(d) A wounded man.

13. What important position does Angelica's uncle hold?
(a) Royal footman.
(b) Royal secretary.
(c) Royal butler.
(d) Royal advisor.

14. What does Sor Josefa ask God to send the king and queen?
(a) Sweetness.
(b) Male heirs.
(c) Humility.
(d) Female heirs.

15. What is the currency of Spain in this novel?
(a) Pesos.
(b) Francs.
(c) Escudos.
(d) Euros.