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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. Who cured the King's favorite dog of his ailment?

2. How long after Paquita's wedding does Don Diego go to Northern Spain?

3. What does Juan do when the King realizes Juan has done a painting?

4. What does Juan show the nobles to get them excited about Don Diego's talents?

5. Who does Don Diego accompany on his trip to Northern Spain?

Short Essay Questions

1. How does Lolis feel about being a slave?

2. What impresses Don Diego about Bartolomy's art?

3. What does Don Diego tell Juan not to call him after he is freed, and what is Juan's response?

4. What does Diego say during one of the King's sittings that pleases the King?

5. What does the King do after Juan helps his favorite dog, and how does Juan feel about this?

6. What worries Juan about the portrait of the Pope?

7. What strange ability does Lolis have?

8. Where does Don Diego send most of his apprentices, and why?

9. What honor does the King give Don Diego after he dies?

10. What does Juan suggest Don Diego do to practice for his portrait of the Pope, and what is Don Diego's response to this?

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

Shame and propriety are common themes throughout this book. What are some of the instances where these themes are present, and why are they so important to the characters involved?

Essay Topic 3

Sacrifice was a theme that was very prevalent in this book. Who were the characters most affected by this theme, and how did they allow sacrifice to change their lives?

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