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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 forbidden activity is used to celebrate the arrival of the Viceroy?

2. While visiting with the Bishop and Cayetano, what plans does the Viceroy bring up?

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

4. What fictional character is associated with the book that Dr. Abrenuncio gives to Cayetano?

5. About how many nuns reside in the convent?

Short Essay Questions

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

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

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

4. Describe Father Cayetano's character.

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

6. How does Martina help Sierva?

7. What happens around Sierva that the nuns take as signs that she is the center of evil?

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

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

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

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, 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 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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