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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 4.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What does the narrator say has quickened the constable and Diego's thirst?
(a) The pretty women.
(b) Verbal sparring.
(c) The hot sun.
(d) Bull running.

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

3. Who, other than Alatriste, examines the church's exterior wall?
(a) De Olivares.
(b) Inigo.
(c) De la Cruz's eldest son.
(d) De la Cruz'z youngest son.

4. What are Alatriste and the others going to use to escape once they have de la Cruz's daughter?
(a) A coach.
(b) An old cart.
(c) Tunnels.
(d) Bicycles.

5. How did Philip the Fourth respond to the warm ovation given to him by the crowd?
(a) He threw them flowers.
(b) He raised his arms.
(c) He waved back at them.
(d) He doffed his hat.

Short Answer Questions

1. For what two worlds does the author say Madris is the capital?

2. Whom does the narrator meet on the top steps when he goes out onto the hall?

3. What does the narrator say the captain had cleaned during the night?

4. What does Sor Josefa have a reputation at court for being?

5. Why do the men remark about Inigo's gall?

(see the answer key)

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