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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 Prado is a famous:

2. Banderrilas are:

3. On the way to Teruel, Michener stopped in:

4. According to tradition, the Apostle James:

5. Michener had first been to Madrid in:

Short Essay Questions

1. What is a tapas bar?

2. What is the Black Legend?

3. What are Michener's views on Portugal?

4. What is the cuadrilla?

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

6. Why was Teruel of personal interest to Michener?

7. Who were the Lovers of Teruel?

8. What is the Casa de las Conchas?

9. What is the Way of St. James?

10. What was the Spanish Inquisition?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

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

Essay Topic 2

Has this book stimulated your interests in Spain? Why or why not? What parts of Spain would you like to see? Why? What parts would you like to avoid and why?

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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