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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. Where has Quevedo been hiding out?
(a) The sewers.
(b) A brothel.
(c) A friend's house.
(d) A library.

2. With whom does Inigo claim to be in love?
(a) Esther.
(b) Elivra.
(c) Julia.
(d) Angelica.

3. What does Alatriste put to Alquezar's throat?
(a) A gun.
(b) A sword.
(c) A dagger.
(d) A garotte.

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

5. What two people does Quevedo say have been arrested?
(a) Elvira and Inigo.
(b) Vicente and Luis.
(c) Saldana and Perez.
(d) Inigo and Angelica.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does the man in dusty clothes hand to Alquezar?

2. With what is Inigo's robe adorned?

3. How does Alatriste know Inigo is not destined for the stake?

4. Who has persuaded King Philip IV to ban gambling?

5. What is the name of the king of Spain?

Short Essay Questions

1. What does Inigo do as he waits in his prison cell?

2. What does Olivares say will happen to Inigo in the coming weeks?

3. What does Inigo feel about Elvira in this section?

4. What condition is Elvira in in this section?

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

6. According to Quevedo, what does he know about the ambush?

7. What is Malatesta's condition when Alatriste visits him in this section?

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

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

10. How does Alatriste manage to escape Alquezar?

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