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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What did Goya think the flying men were when he first saw them?
(a) His imagination.
(b) Angels.
(c) Demons.
(d) Frenchmen in new machines.

2. Why does Leocadia think Goya is demented?
(a) He is always sad.
(b) He hears things and talks to invisible beings.
(c) He won't ask King Ferdinand's pardon.
(d) He misjudges her.

3. Why does Goya say those who painted the cross on his door must be theologians?
(a) They came on behalf of the church.
(b) They were sent by the Inquisition.
(c) They wrote the word "heretic."
(d) They used the symbol of the cross.

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

5. What is Father Duaso in charge of?
(a) Disfellowshipments.
(b) The Inquisition.
(c) Excommunications.
(d) Censorship of publications.

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

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

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

9. Why does Goya think Leocadia wants to go to France?
(a) She's anxious to get away from her husband.
(b) She's afraid of King Ferdinand's vengeance.
(c) She wants the children to have a better education.
(d) She's bored.

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

11. What does Gumersinda say a wife would do for Goya?
(a) Make him a cuckold.
(b) Invigorate him.
(c) Provide him with children.
(d) Cheer him up.

12. How does Leocadia believe Goya's family feels about him?
(a) They are worried that he is in danger.
(b) They are like vultures waiting for him to die.
(c) They are trying to cheat him out of his estate.
(d) They are heartbroken at his increasing weakness.

13. Goya tells Dr. Arrieta that Leocadia wants to go to France for what reason?
(a) To save Goya's life.
(b) To protect the children.
(c) To learn French cooking.
(d) To find French men.

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

15. How does Goya resolve the controversy between Gumersinda and Leocadia about where to celebrate Christmas?
(a) Goya says he will celebrate Christmas in France.
(b) Goya says he will not celebrate away from his own home.
(c) Goya says he will not celebrate Christmas this year.
(d) Goya says he will celebrate at Gumersinda's home.

Short Answer Questions

1. What happens to the dialogue enclosed between these << >> symbols?

2. What does Leocadia call Goya?

3. What sound annoys Goya as he tries to paint?

4. How does Gumersinda insult Leocadia?

5. Why is Goya depressed by Gumersinda's visit?

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