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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. At the end of chapter four, what does Sierva refuse to do?

2. What natural event opens chapter four?

3. In Dr. Abrenuncio's view, what is an exorcism?

4. What is striking about Sierva's dream as she relates it to Cayetano?

5. According to the Bishop, what is the main problem with maintaining faith in the New World?

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

4. Describe Father Cayetano's character.

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

6. What happens to Cayetano during the eclipse?

7. How does Cayetano begin to feel about Sierva at the end of Chapter 3?

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

9. How is the Viceroy introduced to Sierva and why?

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

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

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 2

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

- The implications and symbolism of the Bishop's asthma.

- Bernarda's rape of the Marquis in order to conceive Sierva.

- Ygnacio's first wife being struck by lightning.

Essay Topic 3

Citing specific examples from the text and including a strong thesis statement, analyze the shared dream of Father Cayetano and Sierva. In particular, discuss what the grapes, the snow, Spain, and the lambs represent. Relate this to the overall frame of the story and the character arcs (and the fates of these characters). Analyze why Cayetano and Sierva had the same dream.

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