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This test consists of 15 multiple choice questions and 5 short answer questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Who is sent to summon a doctor for the slave girl?
(a) Juan.
(b) Don Diego.
(c) The Duke.
(d) Mistress.

2. What is Don Dimas's occupation?
(a) Baker.
(b) Tailor.
(c) Farmer.
(d) Blacksmith.

3. Where does Juan see the first notice about the plague?
(a) The church.
(b) Don Diego's house.
(c) The bakery.
(d) The newspaper.

4. What does Diego say when Juan asks to learn how to paint?
(a) He needs his services elsewhere.
(b) He does not teach.
(c) He cannot teach Juan.
(d) He does not have time.

5. What color robes do the Franciscan brothers wear?
(a) White.
(b) Gray.
(c) Brown.
(d) Red.

6. Who does the Mistress say will be joining Diego's household after Juan asks to be taught to paint?
(a) Tutors.
(b) Apprentices.
(c) More slaves.
(d) Teachers.

7. What happened to Juan's earring?
(a) It was stolen by the blond man.
(b) Diego took it out.
(c) Carmelo stole it.
(d) He gave it to Don Dimas.

8. How old is Juan when he learns to read?
(a) 6.
(b) 9.
(c) 7.
(d) 8.

9. Who teaches Juan to read?
(a) His mistress.
(b) Another slave.
(c) Himself.
(d) A preacher.

10. What is held to honor Reubens?
(a) A banquet.
(b) A ceremony.
(c) A ball.
(d) A parade.

11. Where does Juan stand while Reubens is being honored?
(a) In the wings.
(b) Behind his master's chair.
(c) At the back of the room.
(d) Beside the king.

12. What does Juan say the dainty slave girl introduced into his life?
(a) Love.
(b) Fear.
(c) Strength.
(d) Courage.

13. What does Brother Isidro say he sees when he looks at Juan?
(a) A survivor.
(b) A chance.
(c) A slave.
(d) A boy.

14. Where does Don Diego live?
(a) Nepal.
(b) Verona.
(c) Venice.
(d) Madrid.

15. What color is the King's hair?
(a) Red.
(b) Black.
(c) Brown.
(d) Yellow.

Short Answer Questions

1. Who comes with Brother Isidro the second time he cares for Juan?

2. How does Juan describe Italy?

3. What is Don Diego commissioned to paint for the King?

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

5. What does Juan eat when he wakes up while sick with the plague?

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