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

2. Who teaches Juan to read?

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

4. What does Juan practice for hours while working with Don Diego?

5. How does Juan describe Italy?

Short Essay Questions

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

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

3. What does the master in Madrid say to Juan when he wakes up?

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

5. What is Juan told after waiting for the magistrate for hours?

6. How does Juan describe Italy?

7. What does Don Diego teach Juan about a blue brocade?

8. How does Juan describe the King?

9. What does Brother Isidro do for Juan while he is sick with the plague?

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

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Belonging and security were two themes present in this book. Where did these themes appear, and which characters were most motivated by them?

Essay Topic 2

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?

Essay Topic 3

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?

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