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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 Juan ask of Dosa Trini while he is running errands?

2. Where does Juan ask permission to go one day while at the palace?

3. What is Dosa Trini's occupation?

4. What does the Carmelo do on evening nights to amuse himself?

5. Where did Juan live before his journey to Madrid?

Short Essay Questions

1. What did Don Diego say Art was meant to be?

2. What does Mistress say when she sees that Juan is in love?

3. What does Brother Isidro do for Juan while he is sick with the plague?

4. What does Master say when Juan asks him to teach him to paint?

5. What does the master in Madrid say to Juan when he wakes up?

6. What does Diego say is the difference between the light in Spain and Italy?

7. What sad news do Juan and Diego receive when they return home?

8. What happens when Juan brings a message to Reubens' house from Don Diego?

9. What does Juan do when his mistress falls sick with the plague?

10. What does the Carmelo do when he finds Juan in Madrid?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Belonging and security were two themes present in this book. Where did these themes appear, and which characters were most motivated by them?

Essay Topic 2

What were some of the forms of foreshadowing used in this book, and how did those moments affect the course of the plot?

Essay Topic 3

Which character did you relate with the most in this book? Why is this? How did this character change throughout the book?

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