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This test consists of 5 short answer questions, 10 short essay questions, and 1 (of 3) essay topics.

Short Answer Questions

1. Whom does Inigo claim he happened upon as he was walking the streets?

2. Which character does Inigo find mortally wounded?

3. What does the narrator hear fine ladies and gentlemen saying as they step out of the plaza?

4. In what city is the Holy Office?

5. What was the name of the tavern where Inigio had left Alatriste?

Short Essay Questions

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

2. How do the men prepare for the rescue of Eliva?

3. How has Malatesta's attitude towards Inigo changed?

4. How does Inigo eavesdrop on the conversation that takes place in this section?

5. How have the priests convinced the nuns at the convent to sleep with them?

6. How does Alatriste's situation mirror that of Spain's?

7. What problems does the Inquisition already have with the de la Cruzes?

8. How does Inigo respond to questioning?

9. How are the de le Cruzes and their hired swords found out?

10. Describe the fight between the Inquisition and the men.

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Examine the book's reception in three different countries, including the country the book was written. How do the countries' opinions about the books differ? Was the book more influential in one country than another? If so, why?

Essay Topic 2

Look at the structure of the book. How does the author use character and dialogue to drive the narrative?

Discuss the following elements of the narrative structure: Exposition, conflict, complication, climax, resolution and conclusion. Do all the elements make for a logical and linear story? How does the story's structure express the book's themes?

Essay Topic 3

Identify the main themes of the story. In what way are these themes relevant to the period? How does the author use character and setting to express these themes?

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