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This test consists of 15 multiple choice questions and 5 short answer questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What artifacts does King Ferdinand keep beside him?
(a) A pistol, a sewing basket, and an apple.
(b) A sewing basket, a spyglass, and a pistol.
(c) A sewing basket, a rod, and an apple.
(d) A sceptre, a rod, and a sewing basket.

2. Why does Leocadia call Goya insane?
(a) Because he is in great danger, but unafraid.
(b) Because he is unaware of the danger.
(c) Because he is too stubborn to ask King Ferdinand's pardon.
(d) Because he is terrified.

3. What advancement has Father Duaso recently received?
(a) He's been made archbishop.
(b) He's been made chaplain to King Ferdinand.
(c) He's been made abbott.
(d) He's been made a cardinal.

4. What is King Ferdinand's opinion of Goya after reading the letter?
(a) He is a disgrace to Spain.
(b) He is an enemy to be reckoned with.
(c) He is a fool or a brave man.
(d) He is a genius or an idiot.

5. What is Leocadia's first lie to Goya?
(a) Mariquita is visiting relatives.
(b) Mariquita has gone for a walk.
(c) Mariquita is in the other room.
(d) Mariquita is asleep.

6. In Part 1, Scene 1, why are King Ferdinand's appointments for tomorrow far apart?
(a) King Ferdinand needs to nap between meetings.
(b) There is a lot to do between meetings.
(c) They must not see each other.
(d) Some participants must attend both meetings.

7. Why does Dr. Arrieta want to protect Goya from information about King Ferdinand's decrees?
(a) He is afraid that Goya won't believe him.
(b) He is afraid that Goya will attack the king.
(c) He is worried that fear may jeopardize his health.
(d) He is worried that Goya will do something violent.

8. In what year does the action of this play take place?
(a) 1923.
(b) 1850.
(c) 1950.
(d) 1823.

9. Where does Gumersinda want to celebrate Christmas?
(a) At the Costa del Sol.
(b) At Gumersinda's house.
(c) At Goya's house.
(d) In France.

10. What is the last sound we hear in Part 1, Scene 2?
(a) Cats meowing.
(b) The heartbeat.
(c) The bell ringing, unanswered.
(d) The cry of the owls.

11. For whom has King Ferdinand declared the death penalty?
(a) Masons and Jews.
(b) Catholics and Masons.
(c) Masons and comuneros.
(d) Jews and Catholics.

12. What does Leocadia suggest that horrifies Gumersinda?
(a) Goya might apologize to the king.
(b) Goya might move to France.
(c) Goya might consider marriage.
(d) Goya might withdraw her inheritance.

13. What is unusual about the dialogue in quotation marks?
(a) It is actual Goya text.
(b) It is part of a monologue.
(c) It is part of a soliloquy.
(d) It is shouted.

14. Who else heard the noise that frightens King Ferdinand?
(a) Calomarde.
(b) The guards in the courtyard.
(c) The guards stationed at the door.
(d) Nobody.

15. How does Leocadia evaluate Goya's recent paintings?
(a) They're appalling.
(b) They're valuable.
(c) They're magnificent.
(d) They're appealing.

Short Answer Questions

1. What is the picture on the wall during most of Part 1, Scene 2?

2. Why did King Ferdinand learn needlework?

3. What is the only subject Dr. Arrieta is willing to discuss with Father Duaso?

4. What royal decree frightens Leocadia?

5. What artifact does Goya keep that is the same as King Ferdinand's?

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