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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. What does Bocanegra show Elvira to prove Inigo was Jewish?

2. Who assures Alatriste it is safe to return home?

3. Whom does Inigo recognize as the traveler in this section?

4. Where will the auto-de-fe take place?

5. Which member of Luis' family was a Jewish convert?

Short Essay Questions

1. What condition is Elvira in in this section?

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

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

4. How does Elvira lessen the pain of burning at the stake?

5. In what way could the fight between Alquezar and Alatriste be seen as ridiculous?

6. How does Elvira incriminate Inigo in this section?

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

8. How does Alatriste manage to escape Alquezar?

9. What happens just before Inigo is to be sentenced?

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

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

What was the Spanish Inquisition? Why is the Inquisition so infamous? How does the author represent the Inquisition in the novel and does his representation compare to other representations in popular culture?

Essay Topic 2

How does the novel suggest that non-Catholic people were dealt with in the 17th century? What is Perez-Reverte's stance on religion and, particularly, the Catholic religion? How does he express his beliefs in the story?

Essay Topic 3

Why do Inigo and Alatriste feel so loyal to each other? What does their loyalty say about the section of Spanish culture they are part of? How will Alatrise's loyalty to Inigo effect Inigo in the future?

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