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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 colors of the cape are:

2. In terms of publishing, what sells well?

3. The architecture of Northern Spain is:

4. The Spanish Civil War began in:

5. Paths to the Way of St. James come from:

Short Essay Questions

1. What is the cuadrilla?

2. Where does the world Iberia come from?

3. Why was Teruel of personal interest to Michener?

4. What is Pamplona famous for?

5. What is a tapas bar?

6. Why is Michener's wife excited about visiting Barcelona?

7. How had the small town of Teruel become significant in the Spanish Civil War?

8. What caused the decline of the University of Salamanca?

9. What are Michener's views on Portugal?

10. What kind of corruption takes place in bullfighting?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Sports are a major part of life in Spain. What are the popular sports that Michener mentioned? What is the nature of and the problem with corruption in bullfighting? In what way does this deceive the public?

Essay Topic 2

What is the story behind the Lovers of Teruel? Is it a true story? What can be seen at the tomb? Why does it help to know the history of a place such as the tomb of the Lovers of Teruel?

Essay Topic 3

What is Pamplona known for? Why do people come from all over the world to take part? What is a corrida? Explain.

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