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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 Malatesta say he didn't enjoy doing?

2. What does Angelica do when she passes Inigo?

3. Where has Quevedo been hiding out?

4. What kind of people does the book suggest utilized the holy practice of sanctuary?

5. Where has Alatriste been hiding out?

Short Essay Questions

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

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

3. Describe the duel between Malatesta and Altriste in this section?

4. Why does Alatriste decide against killing Malatesta?

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

6. How does Elvira incriminate Inigo in this section?

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

8. Why does Alatriste almost kill Alquezar?

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

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

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

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 2

Examine Inigo's character across the whole series. How does the author develop Inigo's character across the whole series? What new elements does Purity of Blood add to Inigo's character?

Essay Topic 3

Choose one of the following and discuss how it affects the tone of the book and helps to express character and theme: setting, point of view, structure, or language.

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