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This test consists of 5 multiple choice questions, 5 short answer questions, and 10 short essay questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Which is not a main theme in this section?
(a) Revolution.
(b) Performance art.
(c) Homosexuality.
(d) War.

2. What is another title used by the Prosecutor?
(a) Father.
(b) Cardinal.
(c) Archbishop.
(d) Mother Superior.

3. Carmelita is compared to which famous singer?
(a) Billie Holiday.
(b) Bessie Smith.
(c) Charo.
(d) Carmen Miranda.

4. What piece of jewelry is questioned by the Prosecutor?
(a) Ring.
(b) Bracelet.
(c) Necklace.
(d) Earring.

5. The Vicereine compares Juana to which type of bird?
(a) Avis.
(b) Sparrow.
(c) Finch.
(d) Eagle.

Short Answer Questions

1. Juana criticized a sermon delivered by Father ____.

2. What does the word "danke" mean?

3. The troops are headed toward which location?

4. Who directed "Carmelita Tropicana: Your Kunst Is Your Waffen?"

5. How much money did Carmelita receive for her work in the film?

Short Essay Questions

1. What agreement is made between the Prosecutor and Juana? What happens to Juana after the agreement is made?

2. Discuss Carmelita's radio spot for WNYC. What was the purpose of the spot?

3. Examine the scene in which Carmelita is walking home from the Tropicana.

4. What does Carmelita say to Dee in an attempt to garner sympathy from the woman?

5. What information does the Prosecutor demand from Juan(a)? What causes the Prosecutor to become suspicious of the stigmata? What are the stigmata?

6. What happens to interrupt the tender moment between Juana and Maria Luisa? What major event occurs? Who appears on the scene?

7. Who is Alba? What does she say to try to dissuade Juana from leaving the convent?

8. What is "El Recibo Social?" What is the main topic? Why is it important to Carmelita?

9. Who phones Carmelita the next morning? What is the purpose of each call?

10. How does Juana escape? What is her disguise?

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