1. Miguel de Roxas's attachment to Veronica changes from one of friendship and admiration to romantic love.

Trace the change that takes place in their relationship and discuss how and why the change takes place.

2. Miguel seems determined at all costs to return to Padua to complete his medical training. Why is he not willing to remain in Spain and retain his home there?

3. Why is Don Pedro de Talavera, the Cardinal Grand Inquisitor, so generally lenient toward Miguel?

4. Miguel only slowly pieces together the truth surrounding his father's imprisonment and death. Discuss the progression through which he goes in finding out the entire truth.

5. Vron is portrayed as a woman unusual for her time. Discuss her unique position and qualities.

6. Von Canon contrasts the peoples of several European countries, including Spain, Italy, France, Austria, Switzerland, and Belgium. What images does she present of each...