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This test consists of 15 multiple choice questions and 5 short answer questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

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

2. The dead woman's head dress and gown lend her the look of __________.
(a) A duenna.
(b) A widow.
(c) A spinster.
(d) A dauphine.

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

4. Complete the following line "Why should Greek be a tongue you..."?
(a) Delight.
(b) Depise.
(c) Devulge.
(d) Debase.

5. What does the narator say is the only thing the Spanish have left in their pockets?
(a) Crucifixes.
(b) Humor.
(c) Pride.
(d) Silver.

6. What is the name of the bridge Angelica's carriage passes over?
(a) Segovia Bridge.
(b) Alquezar Bridge.
(c) Triste Bridge.
(d) Turk Bridge.

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

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

9. What is the first thing that happens to Inigo in the dungeons?
(a) He is given food and water.
(b) He is stripped and searched.
(c) He is strapped to a rack.
(d) He is hit on the head and stamped on.

10. What question is Inigo replying to when he is shouted over by the screams of a tortured woman?
(a) How many brothers and sisters do you have?
(b) Where do you live?
(c) How old are you?
(d) Where did you last see Alatriste?

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

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

13. Of what do the Domincans accuse Inigo and his accomplices?
(a) Robbery.
(b) Breaking and entry.
(c) Sacrilege.
(d) Murder.

14. What is Alatriste looking for as he examines the exterior of the convent?
(a) Signs of a scuffle.
(b) Points of entry.
(c) Wearing of the stones.
(d) Evidence linking Coroado to the murder.

15. Inigo thinks the woman he can hear screaming is ______________.
(a) Angelica.
(b) Susanna.
(c) Esther.
(d) Elvira.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does the narrator hear fine ladies and gentlemen saying as they step out of the plaza?

2. What is it said that Martin Saldana is not so slow in doing?

3. What is the title of Chapter 4?

4. Where had the chief constable served as a soldier?

5. Which character does Inigo find mortally wounded?

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