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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Madrid.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Which city does Michener feel reveals the essence of Spanish history?
(a) Barriana
(b) Madrid
(c) Badajox
(d) Toledo

2. What is so impressive about the Toledo cathedral?
(a) that fact that it is a social gathering place
(b) the lack of ventilation
(c) its archetecture
(d) its artwork

3. Michener felt his hotel room was:
(a) luxurious
(b) too expensive
(c) hot, cramped and noisy
(d) cheap

4. Many Spanish heroes who came to America were from:
(a) the Extremadura region
(b) Madrid
(c) the Basque region
(d) Barcelona

5. The Great Mosque at Medinat az-Zahra had been converted into a:
(a) hospital
(b) cathedral
(c) fort
(d) school

Short Answer Questions

1. The Spanish Civil War was fought between:

2. To appreciate Toledo, one must:

3. Who were the Suecas?

4. What problems did Michener have at the first restaurant he visited?

5. What part of Cordoba does Michener describe as enchanting?

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