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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What do Don Jaime and the Marquis always drink after their bout?
(a) Whisky.
(b) Sherry
(c) Vodka.
(d) Coffee.

2. Who dies at the end of this section?
(a) Dona Adela.
(b) Montespan.
(c) Don Jaime.
(d) Don Ayra.

3. How does Don Jaime tell his students they must hold the grip on their foil?
(a) As if they were trying to crush a stone.
(b) As if they were throttling their enemy.
(c) As if they had a bird in their hand.
(d) As if they holding a baby.

4. By what name does the Count call Don Jaime?
(a) Foil.
(b) Master.
(c) Maestro.
(d) Jack.

5. What religious act does Don Jaime compare fencing to?
(a) Christmas mass.
(b) Baptism.
(c) Holy communion.
(d) Crucifixion.

Short Answer Questions

1. Who should a fencing bout be between?

2. What rank did Don Jaime reach in the army?

3. How does Jaime anger Adela during the first bout?

4. What does Dona Adela de Otero want from Don Jaime?

5. What is Dona Adela playing on her piano as Don Jaime leaves?

(see the answer key)

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