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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 skill does Martina teach Sierva?

2. What book does Dr. Abrenuncio show Cayetano?

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

4. In the Viceroy's painting, what is surrounding Sierva?

5. What does the Viceroy believe about Sierva?

Short Essay Questions

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

2. What happens to Cayetano during the eclipse?

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

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

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

6. How does Cayetano gain Sierva's trust?

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

8. Describe Father Cayetano's character.

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, discuss the ironic twists within the characters of this novel, including the following:

- The slaves' acceptance and caring of Sierva.

- Dulce Olivia's feelings about Sierva's situation in the convent. Part

- The nuns' attempted thefts of Sierva's necklaces.

Essay Topic 2

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 3

Dr. Abrenuncio and Father Cayetano are the two most highly educated men in New Grenada. Citing specific examples from the text, discuss these two characters, including the following:

- Their differing backgrounds of science and faith.

- Their perceptions of each other, before and after they meet.

- Their concern over Sierva's fate.

- The possibilities of faith and science coming together, as exemplified by these two characters.

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