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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. Why do the men scatter out of the alley like rats?
(a) A gun fires.
(b) Someone shouts Alatriste's name.
(c) Someone screams Inquisition.
(d) They see a squad of constables arrive.

2. With what are the white robes adorned?
(a) White doves.
(b) Icons of the flames of hell.
(c) Crosses of Jesus.
(d) Icons of the clouds of heaven.

3. Why does Quevedo say the Inquisition can't arrest them?
(a) They don't have enough evidence.
(b) They can't afford the bad publicity.
(c) They don't have the money to search for them.
(d) They don't know who they are.

4. What does Inigo do while sitting in the Tavern of the Turk?
(a) Writes down good jokes.
(b) Draws the people.
(c) Writes a short story.
(d) Composes lines of poetry.

5. What does Inigo claim as the Inquistion beats him?
(a) He is completely innocent.
(b) He knows Alatriste.
(c) He believes in God.
(d) He is too young to be of any harm.

Short Answer Questions

1. Why does Inigo kill the rat in his cell?

2. With whom does Inigo claim to be in love?

3. What is the name of the man making inquiries about Inigo?

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

5. How does Alatriste escape Alquezar's house?

Short Essay Questions

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

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

3. What does Jose Pellicer say in his weekly bulletin?

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

5. What does Sladana tells Alatriste in this section?

6. Why is Inigo safe from torture?

7. What is Inigo's relationship with Alatriste's weapon of choice?

8. What does Conde de Guadalmedina say are the intentions of the Inquisiton?

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

10. Why does Alatriste decide against killing Malatesta?

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