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

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

6. What is the first thing Don Jaime does when Dona Adela enters the room?
(a) He lights a lamp.
(b) He phones the police.
(c) He loads his pistol.
(d) He grabs his sword.

7. What does the file mostly consist of?
(a) Official letters.
(b) Plans of buildings.
(c) Minute reports.
(d) Photographs.

8. What interrupts Carceles and Don Jaime in from talking?
(a) A scream.
(b) A knock at the door.
(c) A laugh.
(d) A gun shot.

9. What is the time of day when Don Jaime leaves the police station?
(a) Morning.
(b) Early afternoon.
(c) Late afternoon.
(d) Evening.

10. What does Don Jaime drink after dinner?
(a) Coffee.
(b) Beer.
(c) Brandy.
(d) Vodka.

11. Where does Don Jaime head to at the end of this section?
(a) Cafe Progreso.
(b) The police station.
(c) The fencing school.
(d) Dona Adela's house.

12. When don't fencing rules apply?
(a) When fighting a non-fencer.
(b) When a murder has taken place.
(c) During peace.
(d) During combat.

13. What does Adela say that Carceles was trying to do with the file?
(a) Run away with it.
(b) Sell it.
(c) Destroy it.
(d) Hand it to the police.

14. Who is the first person to arrive after the attackers flee?
(a) The night watchman.
(b) A neighbor.
(c) A policeman.
(d) A doctor.

15. What does Don Jaime vow to do in chapter eleven?
(a) Preserve Adela's name.
(b) Kill the murderer.
(c) Solve the case.
(d) Find out about Adela's past.