3. Why does Don Jaime think that Dona Adela hurries away when she sees him?
(a) She is scared.
(b) She is ashamed.
(c) She is late.
(d) She is angry.

4. Why did Don Jaime fight the second duel?
(a) The man had criticized Montespan.
(b) The man had publicly criticized Don Jaime.
(c) The man was his rival in love.
(d) The man had killed Don Jaime's friend.

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

6. Which of the following are one of the few things that Don Jaime can determine about Dona Adela's life?
(a) She is rich.
(b) She has never been in love.
(c) She hates men.
(d) She lives alone.

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

8. Who are the Civil Guard fighting outside?
(a) The French.
(b) Women.
(c) The police.
(d) Demonstrators.

9. What law does Don Jaime realize has been declared when he sees the soldiers on his way to the cafe?
(a) Civil law.
(b) Social law.
(c) Martial law.
(d) National law.

10. What does Don Jaime call his search for the perfect thrust?
(a) Mission Impossible.
(b) The Quest.
(c) The Holy Grail.
(d) The Ark.

11. Why does Jaime refuse to take sides on the political arguments?
(a) He doesn't understand politics.
(b) His business is fencing.
(c) He agrees with everyone and no one.
(d) He hates politics.

12. What does Don Jaime write in his letter back to Dona Adela?
(a) She has sent too much money.
(b) She has much to learn.
(c) Don Luis is a cad.
(d) He is in love with her.

13. In which city did Don Jaime have his second duel?
(a) London.
(b) Berlin.
(c) Rome.
(d) Paris.

14. Who does Don Jaime receive a note from at he beginning of this section?
(a) Don Cretino.
(b) Don Luis.
(c) Dona Suzanna.
(d) Dona Adela.

15. What does Luis is the only reason he is a nobleman?
(a) He was adopted.
(b) His father bought his title.
(c) His mother married well.
(d) He was a war hero.