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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 word does Juan use to describe the slave girl's face while she is singing?

2. Where does Juan ask permission to go one day while at the palace?

3. What delays Diego's trip to Italy?

4. What is the title of the person who speaks with Diego before the King comes to see him?

5. How long is Diego at the palace before he sees the King?

Short Essay Questions

1. What sad news do Juan and Diego receive when they return home?

2. What does Brother Isidro do when Juan starts to cry after the inventory?

3. How is Juan told to eat while he is on his journey to Madrid?

4. What does the Carmelo do when he finds Juan in Madrid?

5. What does Brother Isidro do for Juan while he is sick with the plague?

6. How does Brother Isidro say he sees Juan?

7. What is Miri's worst fear, and how does this affect Juan?

8. What happens when Juan brings a message to Reubens' house from Don Diego?

9. What did Don Diego say Art was meant to be?

10. What does Mistress say when she sees that Juan is in love?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

This book takes place in a few different settings. Describe some of these settings and how they affected the course of the plot. Why might Elizabeth Trevino have chosen these particular places for this plot to take place?

Essay Topic 2

Shame and propriety are common themes throughout this book. What are some of the instances where these themes are present, and why are they so important to the characters involved?

Essay Topic 3

Diversity was a major theme in this book as many different life-styles and ranks in society were involved. How was this theme shown in this book, and why do you think the author felt it was so important?

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