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

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

3. In Dr. Abrenuncio's view, what is an exorcism?
(a) Torture and destruction.
(b) A psychosomatic cure.
(c) A necessary evil.
(d) A humane way to cure madness.

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

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

Short Answer Questions

1. How do Cayetano and Dr. Abrenuncio communicate?

2. What does the Vicereine do in retaliation of the Governor's entertainment at the Viceroy's dinner?

3. What is the rank of the nuns who abandon Sierva when she first arrives at the convent?

4. At the end of the chapter three, what is Cayetano reading in regards to Sierva?

5. How does the Abbess feel about the Bishop?

Short Essay Questions

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

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

3. How does Cayetano gain Sierva's trust?

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

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

6. What happens to Cayetano during the eclipse?

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

8. Describe Father Cayetano's character.

9. How is Sierva comforted by the slave women in the convent?

10. Why does Chapter 4 end with Cayetano whipping himself?

(see the answer keys)

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