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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Part 1, Scene 1.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. For what was Riego executed?
(a) Disorderly conduct.
(b) Inciting to riot.
(c) Conspiring with France.
(d) Treason.

2. How does King Ferdinand respond to the frightening sound?
(a) He picks up his pistol.
(b) He hides behind the curtain.
(c) He draws his sword.
(d) He calls for the guards.

3. What was the effect of the Constitution of 1812?
(a) Curtailing the King's power.
(b) Expanding the King's power.
(c) Exiling the dissenters.
(d) Creating a parliament.

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

5. What does King Ferdinand think needlework would do for his subjects?
(a) Make them more interesting.
(b) Make them more creative.
(c) Make them more disciplined.
(d) Make them more docile.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does King Ferdinand order Calomarde to do?

2. What kind of subjects does King Ferdinand hope for?

3. What is unusual about the dialogue in quotation marks?

4. What is the Green Book?

5. How many of Goya's "black paintings" are seen during this play?

(see the answer key)

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