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This test consists of 15 multiple choice questions and 5 short answer questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What does the Viceroy believe about Sierva?
(a) He does not believe the girl is possessed.
(b) He believes that she is the illegitimate daughter of the Bishop.
(c) He believes that she is dying.
(d) He believes she is indeed possessed.

2. In what state is Cayetano over Sierva during the Viceroy's visit?
(a) He feels disgusted by her.
(b) He is obsessed with her.
(c) He despairs of her heresy.
(d) He is exhausted from trying to help her.

3. How does Cayetano, in chapter three, force himself to focus on the preparations for the exorcism?
(a) Poetry.
(b) Prayer.
(c) Self-flagellation.
(d) Calisthenics.

4. In his second meeting with Sierva, what happens when Cayetano lets the girl loose?
(a) She kisses him.
(b) She hugs him.
(c) She bites him.
(d) She kicks him.

5. What does the Abbess list off as signs of Sierva's demonic powers to Cayetano?
(a) The smells from her cell.
(b) Her odd-colored eyes.
(c) Her strange voices.
(d) The behavior of the birds and plants.

6. Whom does Sierva befriend when she first comes to the convent?
(a) The slave women.
(b) The cook.
(c) The novices from Africa.
(d) The seamstress.

7. What information does Dr. Abrenuncio impart to Cayetano?
(a) Sierva was abused by her mother.
(b) Sierva is at risk for developing rabies.
(c) The town is gossiping about Cayetano's relationship with Sierva.
(d) The history of rabies and whether Sierva is at risk.

8. When Sierva becomes friendlier to Cayetano, how does the priest react?
(a) He begins to feel disgusted by her.
(b) He suspects she is attempting to trick him.
(c) He begins to fall in love with her.
(d) He grows frightened of her.

9. What kind of jewelry is Sierva wearing when she arrives at the convent?
(a) Santeria.
(b) Algerian.
(c) Nigerian.
(d) Abynissian.

10. In chapter three, where does the Abbess first find Sierva in the convent?
(a) The slave quarters.
(b) The kitchen.
(c) The Abbess's office.
(d) The classrooms.

11. When she first meets the Abbess, how does Sierva behave?
(a) She faints.
(b) She screams blasphemous phrases.
(c) She is very respectful to the Abbess.
(d) She acts violently and refuses to speak.

12. How do Cayetano and Dr. Abrenuncio communicate?
(a) Spanish.
(b) French.
(c) English.
(d) Latin.

13. When Cayetano is sent to see Sierva in chapter four, how is she dressed?
(a) In rags.
(b) In boy's clothing.
(c) As a nun.
(d) Fine clothes and jewels.

14. How does Cayetano, in chapter three, win Sierva's trust?
(a) He buys the girl fresh pastries.
(b) He helps her bathe.
(c) He brings the girl fresh fruit.
(d) He brushes the girl's hair.

15. What forbidden activity is used to celebrate the arrival of the Viceroy?
(a) Singing.
(b) Fire walking.
(c) Carnivale.
(d) Dances.

Short Answer Questions

1. How does Cayetano distract himself from his desire for Sierva at the end of chapter four?

2. What is Martina Laborde imprisoned for?

3. How does Cayetano react to the Abbess's attempted hysteria when he first meets Sierva?

4. How does the Abbess feel about the South American aristocrats?

5. In chapter four, what does Bernarda choose to do?

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