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This test consists of 5 multiple choice questions, 5 short answer questions, and 10 short essay questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What does Cayetano tell Sierva in chapter four to comfort her?
(a) He trusts her.
(b) He believes that she will be free.
(c) He will free her.
(d) He loves her.

2. Who finds Cayetano in a sorry state at the end of chapter four?
(a) Dr. Abrenuncio.
(b) The Marquis.
(c) The Bishop.
(d) Sierva.

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

4. What natural event opens chapter four?
(a) The sun's eclipse.
(b) A snowstorm.
(c) A thunderstorm.
(d) Winter solstice.

5. In the Governor's dinner for the Viceroy, what is the entertainment?
(a) Slaves singing.
(b) A nude Abyssinian woman.
(c) Sierva speaking in demonic voices.
(d) A nun playing the harp.

Short Answer Questions

1. In what state is Cayetano over Sierva during the Viceroy's visit?

2. What is the new Viceroy's name?

3. In chapter three, to whom does the Marquis turn when he realizes he wants to get Sierva out of the convent?

4. While visiting with the Bishop and Cayetano, what plans does the Viceroy bring up?

5. In the Viceroy's painting, what is surrounding Sierva?

Short Essay Questions

1. Why does Bernarda run away from the mansion in Chapter 4?

2. What leads to Cayetano promising Sierva to free her in Chapter 4?

3. What happens around Sierva that the nuns take as signs that she is the center of evil?

4. What evidence does the Bishop present that argue for Sierva being possessed?

5. What is Father Cayetano's dream in chapter three?

6. Describe Father Cayetano's character.

7. What does the Bishop claim about maintaining faith to the Viceroy?

8. What are Dr. Abrenuncio's views on the Holy Office and exorcisms?

9. Describe the centuries-old conflict between the convent and the Bishop.

10. Why does the Vicereine take an interest in Sierva's fate?

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