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This test consists of 5 multiple choice questions, 5 short answer questions, and 10 short essay questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. How does Jaime anger Adela during the first bout?
(a) He disarms her.
(b) He refuses to strike her.
(c) Her calls her weak.
(d) He doesn't fight well.

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

3. Who does Romero say also shares Don Jaime's views about the Catholic Church?
(a) Vimto.
(b) Don Luis.
(c) Carceles.
(d) Dona Adela.

4. Why is Romero currently not getting paid?
(a) He is on probation.
(b) He is teaching poor people.
(c) His students are away.
(d) He is sick.

5. Who dies at the end of this section?
(a) Don Jaime.
(b) Dona Adela.
(c) Montespan.
(d) Don Ayra.

Short Answer Questions

1. What drink does Don Jaime give Dona Adela to calm her down?

2. How does Don Luis offend Don Jaime in this section?

3. Why does Don Jaime leave the cafe early?

4. What rank did Don Jaime reach in the army?

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

Short Essay Questions

1. How does Dona make Don Jaime uncomfortable in this section?

2. Describe Luis de Ayala.

3. What is masculine about Adela Otero?

4. How does Don Jaime react to Romero's depression over his unrequited love for the married woman?

5. How does Don Jaime anger Dona Adela during the first bout?

6. Why does Don Jaime think martial war has been declared?

7. What does Don Jaime closing the shutters on the demonstrators say about how he likes to live his life?

8. Describe Don Jaime's dream in this section.

9. What favor does Don Jaime agree to do for Don Luis in this section?

10. What is Don Jaime's opinion on God?

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