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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 realization do the doctor and priest have about Sierva?

2. What does the Abbess list off as signs of Sierva's demonic powers to Cayetano?

3. What request does the Abbess make to the Bishop in regards to Sierva?

4. How does Sierva defend her jewelry from the nuns?

5. In chapter three, what causes Sierva to become violently hysterical?

Short Essay Questions

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

2. How does Cayetano gain Sierva's trust?

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

4. What happens to Cayetano during the eclipse?

5. What is significant about the book Cayetano speaks of to Dr. Abrenuncio?

6. Describe Father Cayetano's character.

7. What does the Abbess complain about to the Bishop in Chapter 4?

8. What memory is brought back for Cayetano while writing love poems in Chapter 4?

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

10. Describe the convent.

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Citing specific examples from the text and including a strong thesis statement, discuss the use of religion in this novel, including the following:

- Dr. Abrenuncio's relationship with the church and the Marquis

- Dominga's religions and the effects on Sierva Part

- The Abbess and the Bishop's relationship with each other.

Essay Topic 2

Citing specific examples from the text, write an essay discussing one of the following:

- Compare and contrast Martina and Cayetano's fall from grace.

- The role of the Viceroy and Vicereine regarding Sierva's fate.

- Dr. Abrenuncio and his horse.

Essay Topic 3

Bernarda is Sierva's mother, who hates the child and prefers to spend her days in drug-induced decadence. Citing specific examples from the text and including a strong thesis statement, write an essay examining their relationship and character traits, including the following:

- Compare and contrast the personalities of these women.

- Discuss how characters feel about Bernarda and Sierva regarding their morals and apparent "wildness."

- Discuss, analyze, and compare their relationships to Judas Iscariote and Father Cayetano.

- Analyze how Bernarda and Sierva feel about each other and why.

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