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This test consists of 5 multiple choice questions, 5 short answer questions, and 10 short essay questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What has Goya done with his estate?
(a) Willed it to his family in equal shares.
(b) Willed it to Leocadia.
(c) Willed it to his grandson, Marianito.
(d) Willed it to his daughter, Mariquita.

2. Where did King Ferdinand learn needlework?
(a) In exile.
(b) At his mother's knee.
(c) At his aunt's country estate.
(d) In the winter castle.

3. Where are Goya's children?
(a) In the woods.
(b) At the home of an architect named Perez.
(c) At the home of Dr. Arrieta.
(d) At the home of Martin Zapater.

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

5. How many of Goya's "black paintings" are seen during this play?
(a) Nine.
(b) Thirteen.
(c) Twelve.
(d) Fourteen.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Leocadia want Dr. Arrieta to do?

2. How old is Leocadia's son Guillermo?

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

4. What does Leocadia tell Father Duaso her husband has done?

5. Why does Gumersinda admonish Leocadia to show no fear to Goya?

Short Essay Questions

1. When King Ferdinand questions Father Duaso's characterization of Goya as "tranquil," Father Duaso goes farther and says that Goya appears "undaunted." Realizing that this description may be an error, how does Father Duaso retreat from what he has said?

2. How does Dr. Arrieta offend Father Duaso?

3. What surprises Father Duaso about Dr. Arrieta's request for help for Goya?

4. Why does Goya hesitate to open Martin Zapater's letter?

5. How does King Ferdinand evaluate Goya?

6. What evidence does Leocadia offer Dr. Arrieta to show that Goya has lost his mind?

7. To what animals does Goya compare Leocadia and Gumersinda during their conversation?

8. What contrast exists between the physical description of King Ferdinand and his activities and speech?

9. What is the Green Book?

10. The imaginary figures that torment Goya say they do so in the name of the priest from Tamajon. Who is the priest from Tamajon?

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