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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. Why did the man ask the woman to help him with the file?
(a) She had promised to return his kindness.
(b) She had no social contacts.
(c) She was not politically motivated.
(d) She was the only person he could trust.

2. What does Dona Adela plead Don Jaime not to do?
(a) Leave Madrid.
(b) Go to the police.
(c) Fight her.
(d) Read the letter.

3. Why does Don Jaime think modern views of fencing diminish its value?
(a) It is a philosophy and not an art.
(b) It is a sport and not a hobby.
(c) It is an art and not a sport.
(d) It is for gentlemen and not for commoners.

4. Why does Don Jaime leave the cafe early?
(a) To talk to Don Luis.
(b) To hide Don Luis's file.
(c) To go for a walk.
(d) To practise his fencing moves.

5. Who should a fencing bout be between?
(a) Soldiers.
(b) Men with foolish abandon.
(c) Men old enough to understand.
(d) Men of honor.

Short Answer Questions

1. What method does Don Jaime teach?

2. What does Adela always do when she gets changed?

3. What does Don Jaime drink after dinner?

4. Who does Campillo say is the only link to the murders?

5. What would have happened to Don Luis if had been willing to hand over the file?

(see the answer key)

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