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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 is Quevedo in a better position than Alatriste?
(a) His name has not been made public.
(b) He has tickets to leave the country whenever he wants.
(c) He cares about death.
(d) He is better connected.

2. What does Alatriste offer Olivares in return for helping him free Inigo?
(a) His services anytime.
(b) All of his fortune.
(c) The hand of his daughter.
(d) His house.

3. What kind of people does the book suggest utilized the holy practice of sanctuary?
(a) Criminals.
(b) The homeless.
(c) Pregnant women.
(d) Dandies.

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

5. Why does Inigo pretend to be asleep when the captain returns?
(a) He is ashamed of what he has done.
(b) He is angry at the captain for not saving him earlier.
(c) He doesn't want the captain to see he has been crying.
(d) He wants to be alone.

Short Answer Questions

1. What did the strangled woman serve as in the convent?

2. With what is Inigo's robe adorned?

3. What does Vicuna say has happened to Inigo?

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

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

Short Essay Questions

1. How do the prisoners walk onto the stage?

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

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

4. How does Alatriste persuade Oliveres to help him in this section?

5. What condition is Elvira in in this section?

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

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

8. How does Elvira incriminate Inigo in this section?

9. What does Sladana tells Alatriste in this section?

10. Why does Alatriste decide against killing Malatesta?

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