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This test consists of 5 multiple choice questions, 5 short answer questions, and 10 short essay questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

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

2. Captain Cuesta is deaf to _____________.
(a) Mathematics.
(b) Foreign languages.
(c) A woman's charms.
(d) Swearing.

3. What does de Quevedo's silence seem to say when he looks at Alatriste?
(a) Are bond is strong.
(b) Please don't leave me now.
(c) You are the only one who can help me.
(d) We are closer than ever.

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

5. Who scales the garden wall?
(a) De la Cruz.
(b) Alatriste.
(c) Quevedo.
(d) Inigo.

Short Answer Questions

1. For what two worlds does the author say Madris is the capital?

2. What would Captain Alatriste do when he had too much to drink?

3. What was used to strangle the dead woman?

4. What does Inigo tell Angelica he would give to save her?

5. What country does the narrator say despises Spain?

Short Essay Questions

1. What problems does the Inquisition already have with the de la Cruzes?

2. How does Inigo eavesdrop on the conversation that takes place in this section?

3. How are the de le Cruzes and their hired swords found out?

4. What is Vincente's opinion on Sor Josefa?

5. Describe the woman who has been killed at the beginning of this section?

6. How did Alatriste Kill the young nephew of Conde de Guadalmedina?

7. How have the priests convinced the nuns at the convent to sleep with them?

8. What does the Chief Constable find on the dead woman's body?

9. Describe the conversation between Inigo and Angelica in this section?

10. What does Alatriste do at the La Benitas?

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