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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. With what are the white robes adorned?
(a) Icons of the clouds of heaven.
(b) Crosses of Jesus.
(c) White doves.
(d) Icons of the flames of hell.

2. Why does Inigo regret killing the rat?
(a) He feels lonely.
(b) He will be forced to eat.
(c) It obviously suffered.
(d) Years are added onto his sentence.

3. Whom does Inigo recognize as the traveler in this section?
(a) Malatesta.
(b) Luis de Alquezar.
(c) Alatriste.
(d) Don Quevedo.

4. Who does Don Quevedo say was the fourth target of the ambush?
(a) Bocanegra.
(b) Cagafuego.
(c) Alquezar.
(d) Alatriste.

5. Who takes their place in the balconies overlooking the plaza?
(a) The local government.
(b) The royal court.
(c) The priests.
(d) Alatriste and Queveda.

6. What did the strangled woman serve as in the convent?
(a) A priestess.
(b) A cleaner.
(c) A nun.
(d) A duenna.

7. Who first spots Alatriste in the crowd?
(a) Bocanegra.
(b) Alquezar.
(c) Gualterio.
(d) Malatesta.

8. Why doesn't Olivares want to help set Inigo free?
(a) He would be killed for doing so.
(b) He thinks Inigo is guilty.
(c) He has no money.
(d) It would mean too many concessions.

9. Of which of the following crimes is Elvira de la Cruz being convicted?
(a) Being underage.
(b) Being a Judaizer.
(c) Being a follower of Mohammed.
(d) Being a non-believer.

10. Where does Malatesta wound Alatriste?
(a) The foot.
(b) The leg.
(c) The cheek.
(d) The hip.

11. Where has Alatriste been hiding out?
(a) A brothel.
(b) His mother's house.
(c) A bar.
(d) A gambling house.

12. What does Guadalmedina give Alatriste in this section?
(a) A bible and a secret password.
(b) A gun and dagger.
(c) A key and map.
(d) A crucifix and a robe.

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

14. What does Malatesta go to pick up when Alatriste enters?
(a) A knife.
(b) A pistol.
(c) A rifle.
(d) A sword.

15. What have permanently crippled Elvira's joints?
(a) The rack.
(b) The iron maiden.
(c) The Chinese burn.
(d) The thumb screw.

Short Answer Questions

1. Who does Quevedo say is the Inquisition's enemy?

2. How does Alatriste delay the servants?

3. The two men pursue Alatriste to __________.

4. What is the name of the man making inquiries about Inigo?

5. Where has Quevedo been hiding out?

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