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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. Where in the convent is Sierva initially kept?

3. What information does Dr. Abrenuncio impart to Cayetano?

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

5. What is the new Viceroy's name?

Short Essay Questions

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

2. How does Martina help Sierva?

3. How does Cayetano gain Sierva's trust?

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

5. What evidence does the Bishop present that argue for Sierva being possessed?

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

7. Describe the convent.

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

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

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

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, 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

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

- The purpose in naming a character Judas Iscariote.

- The lepers as a symbol of the decay of the church.

- Father Aquino's mysterious death.

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