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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. Why do the men scatter out of the alley like rats?

2. What is the name of the strangled woman?

3. Where is Inigo at the beginning of this section?

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

5. What is the title of Chapter 9?

Short Essay Questions

1. How did Quevedo get the release of Inigo authorized?

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

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

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

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

6. Why does Olvares say there is nothing he can do to help Inigo?

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

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

9. How does Elvira incriminate Inigo in this section?

10. How do the prisoners walk onto the stage?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

What role did the Catholic religion play on Spanish culture in the 17th century? In what way are the characters in the novel controlled by Catholicism? How do characters like Inigo find some kind of freedom depression despite the Catholic church repressing 17th century Spanish culture?

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

How does the Inquisition deal with people who break the rules? How do you think the Inquisition justified their harsh treatment of dissenters? How did its presence affect Spanish society during the 17th century?

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