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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. The author describes Spain as:

2. The Great Mosque at Medinat az-Zahra had been converted into a:

3. Michener felt his hotel room was:

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

5. The Spanish Civil War was fought between:

Short Essay Questions

1. What are the three kinds of floats that take part in the processions?

2. What was the Spanish Civil War?

3. What is the city of Sanlucar known for?

4. Why does Michener feel that Toledo reveals the essence of Spanish history?

5. What is the major wildlife preserve in Las Marimas?

6. What is the Alhambra?

7. What does Michener learn about the social activities of the average man?

8. What is one of the first things that Michener wants to know about Badajoz?

9. What is a confraternity?

10. How does the American end up attending a bullfight in Valencia?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

If you wanted to explore the Muslim influence in Spain, which city or cities would you go to and why? Explain what the Great Mosque and Alhambra are and what their significance is.

Essay Topic 2

What was the Spanish Inquisition? Why did it take place? Explain the workings of the investigations and the disposition of those investigated.

Essay Topic 3

When Michener travels in the Extremadura, what does he find out about the young men? Why do they return if they go to Germany? In what other countries do you think this phenomena occurs?

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