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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. In what city is the Holy Office?
(a) Madrid.
(b) Toledo.
(c) Barcelona.
(d) Seville.

2. Whom does the narrator meet on the top steps when he goes out onto the hall?
(a) De Quevedo.
(b) Arcabuz.
(c) Reverte.
(d) Esteban.

3. What does the narrator say every thirteen year old wants to taste from the world?
(a) Every morsel.
(b) Every drop of sweat.
(c) Every woman.
(d) Every breath.

4. What happens to Inigo at the end of the chapter?
(a) He is sent back to Alatriste with a message.
(b) He is arrested.
(c) He is killed.
(d) He is left for dead.

5. How does Alatriste respond to the soldiers who greet him?
(a) He waves his hand.
(b) He kisses them.
(c) He touches the brim of his hat.
(d) He smiles.

Short Answer Questions

1. Of what do the Domincans accuse Inigo and his accomplices?

2. What was used to strangle the dead woman?

3. What do the swarm of black clad men cry in the name of?

4. What question is Inigo replying to when he is shouted over by the screams of a tortured woman?

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

Short Essay Questions

1. Why is Alatriste thinking of returning to the Netherlands?

2. What efforts has Vicente made to get his daughter back from Coroado?

3. What does de Quvedo tell Alatriste about the new job he has for him?

4. How does Inigo earn the soldier's respect in this section?

5. How did Alatriste Kill the young nephew of Conde de Guadalmedina?

6. How does Alatriste force the two boys to back down in this section?

7. How does Inigo let down Alatriste in this section?

8. How are the de le Cruzes and their hired swords found out?

9. What is Vincente's opinion on Sor Josefa?

10. How do the Domincans interrogate Inigo?

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