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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. What does Severo tell Fra Murta is the reason he didn't follow procedure with Palinor?
2. From whom does Jamie find out about Amara's birth?
3. What does Jamie find out about abandoned babies?
4. What does Amara say about the chapel?
5. How does Palinor feel about Aclar?
Short Essay Questions
1. What does Sor Agnete realize about the crucifix in the chapel?
2. What does Fra Murta ask Amara and how does she respond?
3. Why doesn't the abbess care about Amara?
4. What does Severo hope about Fra Murta?
5. What does Jamie do when he comes for Amara and what does he do with her?
6. What happens with Beneditx?
7. Why does Severo turn Palinor over to Fra Murta?
8. What does Palinor see as he rides into Ciudad?
9. Why are the nuns upset and what does Pare Aldonza say and then suggest?
10. What happened when Severo and Fra Murta question Amara for the second time?
Essay Topics
Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:
Essay Topic 1
The fiery scene that Palinor encounters, as he enters Ciudad, represents Palinor's fear of dying by fire, and his fate in hell that religious leaders believe awaits unrepentant heretics. Fire is the one connection that Palinor shares with his religious adversaries and the only thing Palinor seems to be afraid of.
1. Discuss the symbolism surrounding the scene when Palinor rides into Ciudad.
2. Discuss in detail what kind of man do you think Fra Murta is that he would have the people out on the streets with torches for Palinor to see.
3. Why is Palinor's fear of dying by fire reasonable?
Essay Topic 2
Amara's experience in the chapel affirms her utter lack of knowledge of God and gives Sor Agnete a new outlook on how non-Christians might see the world.
1. Why do you think Amara's experience in the chapel demonstrates there is no innate knowledge of God?
2. Do you think Sor Agnete will be able to translate what she realizes into wisdom? Why or why not?
3. Why do you think Amara would be frightened by the crucifix?
Essay Topic 3
Now that Beneditx has spent time with Palinor, he realizes that a man can be good without knowing God. Palinor has been nothing but kind and respectful to the people he has encountered, and he has used his time at Saracen's House to study and to make practical improvements to the grounds and for its servants.
1. Write a comparison of how Beneditx's and Palinor's relationship has changed compared to two persons from very different cultures who get to know each other well.
2. If nonbelievers can be good and believers can be bad, explain what you think creates a good or a bad person.
3. Do you think Palinor is being illogical for helping people who might put him to death? Why or why not?
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