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

Multiple Choice Questions

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

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

3. Where does Gumersinda want to celebrate Christmas?
(a) At the Costa del Sol.
(b) In France.
(c) At Gumersinda's house.
(d) At Goya's house.

4. Who is Juan Pablo Bonet?
(a) A Spanish painter.
(b) A magistrate.
(c) A neighbor of Goya's.
(d) The inventor of a sign language.

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

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

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

8. Why does Dr. Arrieta determine that Leocadia is nervous and distraught?
(a) She tells him she is nervous and distraught.
(b) She keeps hearing unexplained sounds.
(c) She can't speak.
(d) She keeps crying.

9. What does Goya accuse Leocadia of doing at the bridge?
(a) Eavesdropping.
(b) Fighting with Gumersinda.
(c) Flirting with a soldier.
(d) Conspiring with the King's volunteers.

10. What imaginary creatures does Goya paint and believe to be real?
(a) Centaurs.
(b) Dragons.
(c) Bird-men.
(d) Witches.

11. What activity occupies King Ferdinand?
(a) Embroidery.
(b) Crocheting.
(c) Knitting.
(d) Needlepoint.

12. Hearing his shouts, what does Leocadia suggest must have happened to Goya?
(a) A scorpion must have bitten him.
(b) A bat must have frightened him.
(c) A cat must have scratched him.
(d) A dog must have bitten him.

13. Why does Leocadia let Goya go out by himself?
(a) So she can clean the room.
(b) So she can examine his new painting.
(c) So she can have some peace and quiet.
(d) So she can speak to Dr. Arrieta alone.

14. 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.

15. How old is Leocadia's daughter Mariquita?
(a) Eleven.
(b) Nine.
(c) Eight.
(d) Ten.

Short Answer Questions

1. What confidential order does King Ferdinand give Calomarde?

2. What does Leocadia call Goya?

3. What is Leocadia's second lie to Goya?

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

5. Why does Goya think Leocadia wants to go to France?

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