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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 Catalan separatists want all but the following:

2. Michener describes Barcelona as the:

3. What did Spanish royalty do with their illegitimate daughters?

4. Which of the following is not one of Michener's reasons for going to the Pamploma region?

5. The Abraham Lincoln Brigade was composed of:

Short Essay Questions

1. What did Michener think of his experience in Castielfabib?

2. When Michener discusses the changes that have taken place in Madrid since his first visit, to what does he attribute the changed mores of women?

3. Where does the world Iberia come from?

4. What does Michener say he tries to focus on in Iberia?

5. What is the Way of St. James?

6. What kind of corruption takes place in bullfighting?

7. What is the Black Legend?

8. What does Michener say that Arevalo is renowned for?

9. What is the sardona?

10. What is the Casa de las Conchas?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

MIchener makes a point of studying a country before he travels. What is the value of this approach? Would you spend the time researching a foreign country before visiting? Why or why not? What do you lose by not doing so?

Essay Topic 2

Michener describes himself as a tourist in Spain and says that the experiences he had in Spain are available to any intelligent traveler. Do you agree with him? What is required to have the experience that Michener had? Do you think the fact that he is a famous writer helps?

Essay Topic 3

The Catholic Church has always played a strong role in Spain. Discuss this role. Do the people accept the role of the church? Why or why not? Explain your answers.

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