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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 5.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Why is the convent not allowed to cut Sierva's hair?
(a) Only nuns may cut their hair.
(b) It is a sign of disrespect to cut her hair.
(c) She screams until they promise to stop.
(d) It is a tribute to God until she is married.

2. How does Cayetano learn about the demons that he believes are controlling Sierva in Chapter 3?
(a) He reads about African culture.
(b) He reads about them in the Bishop's library.
(c) He listens to the slaves' stories.
(d) He listens to gossip on the streets.

3. What is Sierva forced into during the exorcism?
(a) A coffin.
(b) A straitjacket
(c) Leg irons.
(d) An iron maiden.

4. What is Don Ygnacio's title?
(a) Bishop.
(b) Prince.
(c) Duke.
(d) Marquis.

5. What is Cayetano's fate at the end of the novel?
(a) He is murdered by the Abbess.
(b) He dies after several years of working at the leper's hospital.
(c) Dr. Abrenuncio takes him in and they leave the country forever.
(d) He throws himself in the ocean.

Short Answer Questions

1. How did the twelve-year-old girl from the legend die?

2. During his secret visits, what gift does Sierva give Cayetano?

3. In Cayetano's absence, who cares for Sierva?

4. What terrified Ygnacio on his father's estate?

5. Where does the next scene of chapter one take place?

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