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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. How are offenses settled at the de la Vega gate?
(a) With pistols.
(b) With staffs.
(c) With swords.
(d) With daggers.

2. To what does the narrator try to give a good kick, but with little success?
(a) A pigeon.
(b) A cat.
(c) A dog.
(d) A child.

3. What is Alatriste looking for as he examines the exterior of the convent?
(a) Signs of a scuffle.
(b) Points of entry.
(c) Wearing of the stones.
(d) Evidence linking Coroado to the murder.

4. What does de Quevedo's silence seem to say when he looks at Alatriste?
(a) Are bond is strong.
(b) Please don't leave me now.
(c) We are closer than ever.
(d) You are the only one who can help me.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. What does the narrator say is eating Spain's heart?

2. Who, other than Alatriste, examines the church's exterior wall?

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

4. What is the title of the third chapter?

5. What country does the narrator say despises Spain?

(see the answer key)

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