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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter VIII, pages 233-244.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Who does Adela claim tried to blackmail her?
(a) Don Luis.
(b) Her father.
(c) Don Jaime.
(d) Romero.

2. Why is Dona Adela confused that Don Jaime did not understand the file?
(a) The information was in Italian.
(b) It had a letter explaining everything.
(c) There wasn't anything in the file.
(d) It was all very simple.

3. Why does Campillo say he is surprised that Don Jaime survived the attack?
(a) He knows only how to fence.
(b) It was dark in the room.
(c) He is old.
(d) He must have been tired.

4. What does Don Luis say he feels like everywhere he goes?
(a) A peasant.
(b) A hero.
(c) A foreigner.
(d) A soldier.

5. Where does Don Jaime practice his fencing as Dona Adela lies beside him dead?
(a) In front of the mirror.
(b) In his kitchen
(c) In his garden.
(d) In the courtyard.

Short Answer Questions

1. Who does Don Jaime thinks he sees watching him in this section?

2. What does Don Jaime call his search for the perfect thrust?

3. Who does the policeman say has sent him?

4. What does Don Jaime say he balances his loneliness with?

5. What does Don Jaime write in his letter back to Dona Adela?

(see the answer key)

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