People, Places, Terms to Know
Study Guide: Chapters 5-8 of I, Juan de Pareja Due:
September 8
Core A: Composition and Literature
Name:
People, Places, Terms to Know Elizabeth Borton de Trevino
Miri
Don Diego Velasquez
Juan Bautista del Mazo
Dona Juana de Mirana
Don Gil Median
zaguon
Duke of Olivares
Rubens
King Philip IV of Spain
Vocabulary formula; p. 44
(copy each word and define it on an index card)
“…Master taught me all the formulae from memory.”
invariably; p.57 “…He is invariably kind, but he is taciturn and thinks of nothing but his painting.” obeisences; p. 57
“The king very early gave orders that we were excused from obeisences;….”
brasier; p.59
“…inside she set a brasier of glowing coals, to keep their legs warm.”
sidled, p. 65
“I sidled away, but …”
tremulous, P.69
“Then she began a strange, tremulous song…”
majordomo, p. 71 “…then at last only a large blond Dutch majordomo stood between me and Rubens.” opium; p. 83
“Dr. Mendez had made him a pellet of opium to deaden the pain, and give him rest…”
haughty, p.87 “…for the Infanta was haughty, and would not have me in the same room with her when she was being painted. formidable, p.93
“…despite his formidable list of titles and honors.”
composition, p. 104 “ …placed so as to give the whole composition a little sparkle of color that drew it all together…” talisman, P. 102
“I could not send the note without its talisman,” he murmured.
Comprehension Questions (please answer fully on the back of the guide, or on a separate piece of paper). 1. Compare Don Diego to Don Gil Median. How are they alike? How are they different? 2. Who is the Duke of Olivares? What does Juan de Pareja think of him? 3. Describe Miri. 4. In Chapter 7, Juan accompanies Don Diego on a trip to Italy. What happens to Don Diego’s family in Seville in his absence? 4. “We will allow Paquita a small section of heaven, too,” said Don Diego. What did he mean by these words?
Quotations
(Who spoke the quotation to whom?)
1. “This is our sculptor, a devoted Christian, and the best wood-carver in Europe.” Speaker: Person spoken to: 2. “They bought in a dying man, and Master hung him up on the cross, and he died there. We all sketched. The Duke saw to it.” Speaker: Person spoken to: 3. “Juanico is in love, I think, Diego….Poor child. Love is terrible. “ Speaker: Person spoken to: 4. “I am so afraid…for I am a trouble and a distress for Mistress, and some day she will get tired of me…and sell me.” Speaker: Person spoken to: 5. “Your majesty was made by God not to converse, but to listen, with affection and paternal care, to his subjects…” Speaker
Person spoken to:
Focus passage “I could not send the note without its talisman,” he murmured. “Take it to Juan Bautista, Juanico. Hold the paper out, the paint isn’t dry, and I would not have it smudged. I had an appointment, but I shall cancel it. I feel the need to attend Rosary in the chapel myself, today, and perhaps, who knows? I might visit that lonely picture gallery after benediction.” Please list at least five characteristics about Don Diego that are suggested by this passage. (He is the speaker).
Research Question:
Please look up, either through the library or online, Diego Velasquez, and his work. Some of his paintings are pictured on Wikipedia, for example. Review the paintings closely and list the name of your favorite of his works. You will find that several characters mentioned in our novel are the subjects of his work.
September 8
Core A: Composition and Literature
Name:
People, Places, Terms to Know Elizabeth Borton de Trevino
Miri
Don Diego Velasquez
Juan Bautista del Mazo
Dona Juana de Mirana
Don Gil Median
zaguon
Duke of Olivares
Rubens
King Philip IV of Spain
Vocabulary formula; p. 44
(copy each word and define it on an index card)
“…Master taught me all the formulae from memory.”
invariably; p.57 “…He is invariably kind, but he is taciturn and thinks of nothing but his painting.” obeisences; p. 57
“The king very early gave orders that we were excused from obeisences;….”
brasier; p.59
“…inside she set a brasier of glowing coals, to keep their legs warm.”
sidled, p. 65
“I sidled away, but …”
tremulous, P.69
“Then she began a strange, tremulous song…”
majordomo, p. 71 “…then at last only a large blond Dutch majordomo stood between me and Rubens.” opium; p. 83
“Dr. Mendez had made him a pellet of opium to deaden the pain, and give him rest…”
haughty, p.87 “…for the Infanta was haughty, and would not have me in the same room with her when she was being painted. formidable, p.93
“…despite his formidable list of titles and honors.”
composition, p. 104 “ …placed so as to give the whole composition a little sparkle of color that drew it all together…” talisman, P. 102
“I could not send the note without its talisman,” he murmured.
Comprehension Questions (please answer fully on the back of the guide, or on a separate piece of paper). 1. Compare Don Diego to Don Gil Median. How are they alike? How are they different? 2. Who is the Duke of Olivares? What does Juan de Pareja think of him? 3. Describe Miri. 4. In Chapter 7, Juan accompanies Don Diego on a trip to Italy. What happens to Don Diego’s family in Seville in his absence? 4. “We will allow Paquita a small section of heaven, too,” said Don Diego. What did he mean by these words?
Quotations
(Who spoke the quotation to whom?)
1. “This is our sculptor, a devoted Christian, and the best wood-carver in Europe.” Speaker: Person spoken to: 2. “They bought in a dying man, and Master hung him up on the cross, and he died there. We all sketched. The Duke saw to it.” Speaker: Person spoken to: 3. “Juanico is in love, I think, Diego….Poor child. Love is terrible. “ Speaker: Person spoken to: 4. “I am so afraid…for I am a trouble and a distress for Mistress, and some day she will get tired of me…and sell me.” Speaker: Person spoken to: 5. “Your majesty was made by God not to converse, but to listen, with affection and paternal care, to his subjects…” Speaker
Person spoken to:
Focus passage “I could not send the note without its talisman,” he murmured. “Take it to Juan Bautista, Juanico. Hold the paper out, the paint isn’t dry, and I would not have it smudged. I had an appointment, but I shall cancel it. I feel the need to attend Rosary in the chapel myself, today, and perhaps, who knows? I might visit that lonely picture gallery after benediction.” Please list at least five characteristics about Don Diego that are suggested by this passage. (He is the speaker).
Research Question:
Please look up, either through the library or online, Diego Velasquez, and his work. Some of his paintings are pictured on Wikipedia, for example. Review the paintings closely and list the name of your favorite of his works. You will find that several characters mentioned in our novel are the subjects of his work.
