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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter IV, pages 81-98.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What does Dona Adela ask about the thrust?
(a) If Don Jaime used it to kill.
(b) If one can defend against the thrust.
(c) If Don Jaime has taught anyone else the method.
(d) If Don Jaime stole from his master.

2. What has Don Jaime always dreamed of inventing?
(a) The perfect defense.
(b) The strongest sword.
(c) The perfect swipe.
(d) The perfect thrust.

3. Why does Don Jaime think he is so good at fencing?
(a) He listens.
(b) He is a natural.
(c) He has practiced.
(d) He had a good teacher.

4. Who is Espartero always quoting?
(a) Rousseau.
(b) Kierkgaard.
(c) Heine.
(d) Kafka.

5. What religious act does Don Jaime compare fencing to?
(a) Holy communion.
(b) Baptism.
(c) Crucifixion.
(d) Christmas mass.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Dona Adela de Otero want from Don Jaime?

2. What is the name of the gardens the palace overlooks?

3. Why did Don Jaime fight the second duel?

4. Who should a fencing bout be between?

5. What does Don Jaime say he would never take pride in?

(see the answer key)

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