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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. Why do Bernarda and Ygnacio marry?

2. How does Bernarda know Ygnacio before they got married?

3. What does the bishop say the Marquis must do to save Sierva?

4. What religion besides Christianity does Dominga follow?

5. How does Bernarda feel about Sierva?

Short Essay Questions

1. Describe Bernarda's relationship with Judas.

2. How does the friendship between Ygnacio and Dr. Abrenuncio begin?

3. Describe the character of the Bishop.

4. Why does Olivia escape from the madhouse and what is the result?

5. Why does Ygnacio's father object to his son marrying Dulce Olivia?

6. How does Ygnacio's first wife deal with her husband?

7. Describe Bernarda and Ygnacio's relationship with Sierva.

8. What treatments does Sierva receive in her father's effort to cure her "madness?"

9. What happens to Sierva while in the marketplace?

10. How does Bernarda force the Marquis into marriage?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

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

- The symbolism of Sierva's hair.

- Father Aquino as a martyr.

- Father Cayetano's work with the lepers and his personal wish to contract leprosy.

Essay Topic 2

Bernarda is Sierva's mother, who hates the child and prefers to spend her days in drug-induced decadence. Citing specific examples from the text and including a strong thesis statement, write an essay examining their relationship and character traits, including the following:

- Compare and contrast the personalities of these women.

- Discuss how characters feel about Bernarda and Sierva regarding their morals and apparent "wildness."

- Discuss, analyze, and compare their relationships to Judas Iscariote and Father Cayetano.

- Analyze how Bernarda and Sierva feel about each other and why.

Essay Topic 3

This novel is something of a Biblical allegory. Citing specific examples from the text, discuss how this novel mirrors the Bible, including (but not limited to) a Christ- like figure, sacrifice for the benefit of others, and persecution. Cite specific examples from the text to support your statements.

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