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

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

3. What does Sor Josefa have a reputation at court for being?
(a) A disciplined woman.
(b) A pious woman.
(c) An atheist.
(d) A spoilt brat.

4. What language did Doego Alatriste have a taste in before he ran away?
(a) Arabic.
(b) Latin.
(c) English.
(d) French.

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

Short Answer Questions

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

2. Who was following the de la Cruzes?

3. What made Inigo forget the fact people were following Alatriste?

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

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

Short Essay Questions

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

2. What does Alatriste do at the La Benitas?

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

4. What does Saldana think the evidence at the scene of the crime says about the murderer?

5. How does Inigo respond to questioning?

6. How do the Domincans interrogate Inigo?

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

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

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

10. How does Alatriste force the two boys to back down in this section?

(see the answer keys)

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