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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. How has King Ferdinand dealt with liberal dissenters?
(a) Interminable court cases.
(b) Summary executions and banishments.
(c) Reorientation therapies.
(d) Prolonged imprisonment.

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

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

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

5. Why did King Ferdinand learn needlework?
(a) To express his creativity.
(b) To impress his subjects.
(c) To sharpen his senses.
(d) To calm his nerves.

Short Answer Questions

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

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

3. Why does King Ferdinand refuse to start another Inquisition?

4. What is a Comunero?

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

(see the answer key)

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