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

2. In which country does a priest say Inigo's last name is most common?
(a) Italy.
(b) Portugal.
(c) France.
(d) Brazil.

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

4. Which character does Inigo find mortally wounded?
(a) Vicente de la Cruz.
(b) Quevedo.
(c) Alatriste.
(d) Luis de la Cruz.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. Who found the chief constable his current position in the police force?

2. What was the name of the tavern where Inigio had left Alatriste?

3. What ethnicity does Quevedo think flows through Gongora's blood?

4. How does Inigo describe the humming noise he hears?

5. What had Alatriste told Inigo to do once he had opened the side door?

Short Essay Questions

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

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

3. What efforts has Vicente made to get his daughter back from Coroado?

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

5. How has Malatesta's attitude towards Inigo changed?

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

7. What does this section suggest about the words on the woman's note?

8. Describe the fight between the Inquisition and the men.

9. How is Inigo caught in this section?

10. How does Inigo let down Alatriste in this section?

(see the answer keys)

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