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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. How does the Carmelo tell Juan to get his food on the journey?

2. What is Don Diego's occupation?

3. In what country was the dainty slave girl raised

4. What does Carmelo like to do around a camp fire?

5. What color is the King's hair?

Short Essay Questions

1. Where does Juan go after his mistress dies?

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

3. How does Brother Isidro say he sees Juan?

4. Why does Diego refuse to teach Juan to paint?

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

6. What does Juan find in the house when he wakes up after being sick with the plague?

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

8. What happens when Juan brings a message to Reubens' house from Don Diego?

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

10. What does Master say when Juan asks him to teach him to paint?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

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?

Essay Topic 2

Fear is a common theme in this book that is presented a number of times by a number of characters. What are some of these instances, and how does fear affect the characters in the book?

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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