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

2. How does Alatriste kill the first man?
(a) He shoots him.
(b) He cuts open his chest.
(c) He slashes his throat.
(d) He garrots him.

3. How does Alatriste escape Alquezar's house?
(a) Through his bedroom window.
(b) Through the attic.
(c) Down a vine.
(d) Out of the front door.

4. To what town did Quevedo ride?
(a) Aragon.
(b) Lebrijana.
(c) Calatrava.
(d) Alquezar.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. How does Alatriste delay the servants?

2. Why does Alatriste stop fighting Malatesta?

3. Who does Saldana say has powerful backers?

4. What is Malatesta surrounded by as he is lying wounded on his bed?

5. The two men pursue Alatriste to __________.

Short Essay Questions

1. How do the prisoners walk onto the stage?

2. What does Sladana tells Alatriste in this section?

3. How does Angelica save her uncle's life?

4. How did the auto-da-fe make sure it stayed a religious ceremony?

5. Why does Alatrste think he is safe in the gambling house?

6. Why is Inigo safe from torture?

7. Why is the San Gine a good place for Quevedo and Alaviste to meet?

8. Why does Inigo feign sleep when Alatriste arrives home?

9. According to don Quevedo, what has happened to their friends involved in the ambush?

10. What condition is Elvira in in this section?

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