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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. Las Marismas is:

2. Who shows the American around Castellon?

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

4. The Spanish Civil War was fought between:

5. How many days of processions are there for the parishes?

Short Essay Questions

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

2. What is the city of Sanlucar known for?

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

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

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

6. Why does the author compare Spain to Italy?

7. Was the author impressed with his first visit to Spain?

8. What is Michener's reason for going to the Las Marsimas area?

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

10. How did there come to be an Islamic culture in Spain?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Franco established a right wing dictatorship after winning the Spanish Civil War. Discuss the Franco dictatorship. What did the terms red and white refer to after the establishment of the dictatorship? Were they distortions? Why does a dictatorship have to lie to its people?

Essay Topic 2

Under the Franco dictatorship, the press and writers were subject to censorship. Describe the nature of this censorship. What was its purpose? Do you think it was healthy for the public? Why or why not?

Essay Topic 3

What is the Way of St. James? What is the history associated with it and why is it significant? What is the Day of St. James and where is it celebrated?

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