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

Multiple Choice Questions

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

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

3. What is the Green Book?
(a) King Ferdinand's record of personal wrongs he suffered.
(b) King Ferdinand's list of dissenters.
(c) A list of liberals.
(d) A list of Masons.

4. What sound does it seem to Goya that Gumersinda makes when she talks?
(a) A bat's screech.
(b) A hen's cackling.
(c) A donkey's bray.
(d) A cat's meow.

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

6. How does Gumersinda insult Leocadia?
(a) By referring to Goya as "your master."
(b) By mentioning her unkempt appearance.
(c) By refusing to invite her home.
(d) By refusing to take the tea she offers.

7. Why does Gumersinda admonish Leocadia to show no fear to Goya?
(a) To keep him from inciting a rebellion.
(b) To keep from making him angry.
(c) To keep him from fleeing the country.
(d) To avoid upsetting him.

8. How many of Goya's "black paintings" are seen during this play?
(a) Fourteen.
(b) Twelve.
(c) Thirteen.
(d) Nine.

9. What sound frightens King Ferdinand?
(a) A scream.
(b) The wind.
(c) A knock at the door.
(d) A beating heart.

10. What special effort has Dr. Arrieta made for Goya?
(a) He studied phrenology.
(b) He studied psychology.
(c) He learned sign language.
(d) He studied art.

11. 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 won't believe him.
(d) He is afraid that Goya will attack the king.

12. What is the only subject Dr. Arrieta is willing to discuss with Father Duaso?
(a) The health of spirits.
(b) The health of bodies.
(c) The health of minds.
(d) The health of hearts.

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

14. What advancement has Father Duaso recently received?
(a) He's been made a cardinal.
(b) He's been made abbott.
(c) He's been made chaplain to King Ferdinand.
(d) He's been made archbishop.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. How has Goya offended Calomarde?

2. What artifact does Goya keep that is the same as King Ferdinand's?

3. Where does Leocadia want to celebrate Christmas?

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

5. In what city does Goya live?

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