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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. Regarding bullfighting, Michener's major interest has always been with:
2. Who shows Michener around Teruel?
3. The Prado is a famous:
4. Entremeses are:
5. Michener had first been to Madrid in:
Short Essay Questions
1. What was the Spanish Inquisition?
2. Who were the Lovers of Teruel?
3. Why is Michener's wife excited about visiting Barcelona?
4. Where does the world Iberia come from?
5. What is the sardona?
6. What is the cuadrilla?
7. When Michener discusses the changes that have taken place in Madrid since his first visit, to what does he attribute the changed mores of women?
8. What does Michener say that Arevalo is renowned for?
9. In Madrid, Michener meets Don Luis, whom he first met at Las Marimas. What do the two men talk about?
10. Why was Teruel of personal interest to Michener?
Essay Topics
Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:
Essay Topic 1
Michener describes himself as a tourist in Spain and says that the experiences he had in Spain are available to any intelligent traveler. Do you agree with him? What is required to have the experience that Michener had? Do you think the fact that he is a famous writer helps?
Essay Topic 2
What is the story behind the Lovers of Teruel? Is it a true story? What can be seen at the tomb? Why does it help to know the history of a place such as the tomb of the Lovers of Teruel?
Essay Topic 3
The Catholic Church has always played a strong role in Spain. Discuss this role. Do the people accept the role of the church? Why or why not? Explain your answers.
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