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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 3.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What animal does the author compare to the pace the chief constable sets about his task?
(a) A sheep.
(b) A bull.
(c) A tortoise.
(d) An ox.

2. In what form are bull fights often celebrated?
(a) Short stories.
(b) Songs.
(c) Novels.
(d) Poems.

3. What does the narrator compare to an anthill?
(a) The road leading to the town center.
(b) The mountaiins in the distance.
(c) The steps of the church.
(d) The steps of the townhall.

4. What does Sor Josefa have a reputation at court for being?
(a) An atheist.
(b) A pious woman.
(c) A spoilt brat.
(d) A disciplined woman.

5. What country does the narrator say despises Spain?
(a) England.
(b) Germany.
(c) Holland.
(d) France.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does the narrator say every thirteen year old wants to taste from the world?

2. What is the currency of Spain in this novel?

3. What language did Doego Alatriste have a taste in before he ran away?

4. What would Captain Alatriste do when he had too much to drink?

5. What is it said that Martin Saldana is not so slow in doing?

(see the answer key)

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