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

2. How does Cayetano, in chapter three, force himself to focus on the preparations for the exorcism?

3. What information does Cayetano give to the Bishop after the natural event of chapter four?

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

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

Short Essay Questions

1. How do Cayetano and Dr. Abrenuncio bond?

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

3. How does Sierva react when she is first introduced to the Abbess?

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Citing specific examples from the text, write an essay examining Martina, including the following:

- Her personality and characteristics.

- The symbolism of a murderer displaying a Christian attitude. Part

- Why a sympathetic character such as Martina would have murdered nuns.

- The author's intent with the character of Martina.

Essay Topic 2

Citing specific examples from the text and including a strong thesis statement, discuss the physical intimacy of Cayetano's relationship to Sierva, including the following:

- His fascination with her before their first meeting.

- Sierva's relationship to the Virgin Mary.

- Cayetano's self-flagellation.

- Cayetano's insistence that the girl remain a virgin until their marriage.

Essay Topic 3

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?

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