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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 is the Abbess's name?

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

3. How do Cayetano and Dr. Abrenuncio communicate?

4. What document does the Bishop use as evidence of Sierva's demonic possession?

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

Short Essay Questions

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

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

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

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

5. Describe Father Cayetano's character.

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

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

8. How do Cayetano and Dr. Abrenuncio bond?

9. How does the Abbess treat Sierva in Cayetano's presence?

10. Describe the convent.

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

What is significant about "The Four Books of Amadis of Gaul?" Why is this book banned by the church and confiscated from Cayetano in his youth? How does this relate to Dr. Abrenuncio and, especially, Father Cayetano? Do the classic literary connections "The Four Books of Amadis of Gaul" mirror any changes that happen to the doctor and the priest? Why or why not?

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, 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.

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