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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 is Dosa Trini's occupation?

2. What does Juan say the dainty slave girl introduced into his life?

3. What does Mistress say love is when she sees Juan admiring the slave girl?

4. What is the Carmelo's occupation?

5. Who supplies tortured models for Gil Medina's work?

Short Essay Questions

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

2. Why can the blond man not enter Madrid with Juan?

3. What is Miri's worst fear, and how does this affect Juan?

4. How does Juan describe his first sight of Miri?

5. How does Juan describe the King?

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

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

8. What does Mistress allow Juan to do when she sees how disappointed he is about not being taught to paint?

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

10. How does Don Medina say he makes his crucifixes so realistic?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Despair was a theme that was placed in a number of sensitive places in this plot. What are some of these places, and what role did despair play in this book?

Essay Topic 2

Diversity was a major theme in this book as many different life-styles and ranks in society were involved. How was this theme shown in this book, and why do you think the author felt it was so important?

Essay Topic 3

Juan endures many different trials before the end of the book. What are some of these trials and what lessons does he learn through these experiences?

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