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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Benjamin of Tudela did all but the following:
(a) compiled a list of all known Jews in the area
(b) researched Jews in different areas
(c) was beheaded by the king
(d) traveled widely

2. Michener travels to El Escorial to:
(a) view the scenery
(b) see a church
(c) visit a vineyard
(d) visit a cattle ranch

3. The Catalan separatists want all but the following:
(a) their own language
(b) a separate state
(c) their own univeristies
(d) their own newspapers

4. What illness plagued many members of Spanish royalty?
(a) birth defects
(b) hemophilia
(c) insanity
(d) cancer

5. What is the name of the square that Michener feels is the finest in Spain and one of the best in the world?
(a) St. Marks
(b) Salamanca's Plaza Mayor
(c) St. Teresas
(d) Zocalo

6. According to Michener, the men from Andalucia who migrate to Barcelona stay there because:
(a) they find a better life
(b) better living conditions
(c) they find good jobs
(d) they have hope

7. Regarding bullfighting, Michener's major interest has always been with:
(a) the bull
(b) the press coverage
(c) the socializaiton
(d) the matador

8. The most popular matador was:
(a) Joselito
(b) Antonio Ordonet
(c) El Cordobes
(d) Manolete

9. The site of the picnic at Roncesvalles is a significant site:
(a) of a Great Mosque
(b) in Franco's war against the Republicans
(c) in the Greek invasion of Spain
(d) in the Christians' fight against Islam

10. What is significant about Estrella?
(a) it is the only place in Spain where women can fight bulls
(b) it is a major trading center
(c) there is a big bull ranch
(d) they make a famous wine

11. How long did the battle for Teruel last?
(a) two weeks
(b) three weeks
(c) six months
(d) 69 days

12. The river of Tudela, the Rio Ebro was:
(a) sailed by Magellan
(b) known as the Iberes in ancient times
(c) a major thoroughfare
(d) sailed by Columbus

13. Michener admits that regarding bullfighting:
(a) he prefers soccer
(b) he has only been to one bull fight
(c) he is a big fan
(d) he doesn't like the activity

14. What is the major feast in Santiago de Compostella?
(a) the Day of St. James
(b) the Feast of Guadaloupe
(c) the Day of the Virgin
(d) the Feast of the Templars

15. Which of the following is not one of Michener's reasons for going to the Pamploma region?
(a) to study the cathedral of Pamplona
(b) to picnic in the Pass of Roncasvalles
(c) to see Tudela
(d) to interview Ernest Hemingway

Short Answer Questions

1. Michener claims to have seen how many bullfights?

2. In terms of publishing, what sells well?

3. The architecture of Northern Spain is:

4. A corrida is:

5. The large pedestrian promenade with kiosks is:

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