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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. What does King Ferdinand order Calomarde to do?
(a) Search the courtyard.
(b) Double the guard.
(c) Search the palace.
(d) Draw his sword.

2. Why does King Ferdinand refuse to start another Inquisition?
(a) He wants to preserve the church's reputation.
(b) He regrets the harm that was done.
(c) He wants absolute power.
(d) He believes injustices were commited.

3. What confidential order does King Ferdinand give Calomarde?
(a) Goya is to come to him tomorrow.
(b) Calomarde is to return to him tomorrow.
(c) Martin Zapater is to come to him tomorrow.
(d) The Royal Volunteers are to come to him tomorrow.

4. What time is Father Duaso to attend King Ferdinand?
(a) Ten in the morning.
(b) Three in the afternoon.
(c) Five in the evening.
(d) Noon.

5. What kind of subjects does King Ferdinand hope for?
(a) Fighting cocks.
(b) Obedient and frightened.
(c) Courageous and intelligent.
(d) Loyal and fearless.

Short Answer Questions

1. In what year does the action of this play take place?

2. How does King Ferdinand characterize Goya to Calomarde?

3. In Part 1, Scene 1, why are King Ferdinand's appointments for tomorrow far apart?

4. How does King Ferdinand respond to the frightening sound?

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

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