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

2. Why does Don Jaime say he involved Carceles?
(a) He needed a friend on his side.
(b) He didn't understand the file.
(c) He wasn't strong enough to go alone.
(d) He needed a second opinion.

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

4. Who does Carceles say has the documents?
(a) Dona Adela.
(b) Romero.
(c) Himself.
(d) Don Jaime.

5. Why does Don Jaime think Dona Adela could be responsible for killing Don Luis?
(a) She told him she hated Luis.
(b) She used his fencing techniques to kill him.
(c) She left her handkerchief at the scene.
(d) She is a spy for the French.

Short Answer Questions

1. Why does Campillo say he is surprised that Don Jaime survived the attack?

2. What has happened to Carceles?

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

4. What does Don Jaime remember happened when he picked up the file?

5. What does Dona Ardela ask for when Don Jaime asks for the identity of the dead woman?

Short Essay Questions

1. Why does Don Jaime to ask Carceles to read the file?

2. Why id Don Jaime so horrified about what has happened to Don Luis?

3. What does Dona Adela tell Don Jaime about her ex-lover?

4. Why does Don Jaime decide not to flee?

5. Summarize this section.

6. What can Don Jaime understand from the file?

7. What reasons does Don Jaime have for protecting Dona Adela?

8. Why did Dona Adela kill Don Luis?

9. What stops Don Jaime from feeling afraid?

10. How does Don Jaime prepare for the arrival of his attackers?

(see the answer keys)

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