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This test consists of 5 short answer questions, 10 short essay questions, and 1 (of 3) essay topics.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Inigo do while sitting in the Tavern of the Turk?

2. To whom does Quevedo say Father Coroado has ties?

3. Who has persuaded King Philip IV to ban gambling?

4. The two men pursue Alatriste to __________.

5. Why does Quevedo say the Inquisition can't arrest them?

Short Essay Questions

1. In what way could the fight between Alquezar and Alatriste be seen as ridiculous?

2. Why is the San Gine a good place for Quevedo and Alaviste to meet?

3. What does Conde de Guadalmedina say are the intentions of the Inquisiton?

4. Why does Inigo feign sleep when Alatriste arrives home?

5. How do the prisoners walk onto the stage?

6. According to Quevedo, what does he know about the ambush?

7. What happens just before Inigo is to be sentenced?

8. Why does Alatrste think he is safe in the gambling house?

9. How did the auto-da-fe make sure it stayed a religious ceremony?

10. What condition is Elvira in in this section?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Why do Inigo and Alatriste feel so loyal to each other? What does their loyalty say about the section of Spanish culture they are part of? How will Alatrise's loyalty to Inigo effect Inigo in the future?

Essay Topic 2

What politics prevent Oliveres from lending all his support to helping free Inigo? What compromise finally came to him and Alatriste?

Essay Topic 3

In what way was Spain in decline during the time book's setting? How does the author express this decline? What effect does the country's decline have on the characters?

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