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

Multiple Choice Questions

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

2. How has Goya offended Calomarde?
(a) He painted Calomarde's wives.
(b) He refused to paint his portrait.
(c) He disclosed Calomarde's secrets.
(d) He portrayed Calomarde as ugly and vicious.

3. How does Goya react to the sounds he imagines Gumersinda and Leocadia making when they speak?
(a) He laughs.
(b) He is frightened.
(c) He is moved to tears.
(d) He believes his hearing is restored.

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

5. What does Dr. Arrieta suggest to help Leocadia?
(a) A long rest.
(b) A tonic.
(c) A change of scenery.
(d) A daily nap.

6. In what city does Goya live?
(a) Toledo.
(b) Madrid.
(c) Barcelona.
(d) Seville.

7. Why is Goya depressed by Gumersinda's visit?
(a) She didn't bring his grandchildren.
(b) She didn't bring a gift.
(c) She didn't bring her husband.
(d) She can't stay long.

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

9. What weapon does Goya keep near him?
(a) A shotgun.
(b) A mallet.
(c) A sword.
(d) A knife.

10. What has Goya done with his estate?
(a) Willed it to his daughter, Mariquita.
(b) Willed it to his family in equal shares.
(c) Willed it to Leocadia.
(d) Willed it to his grandson, Marianito.

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

12. Where are Goya's children?
(a) At the home of Dr. Arrieta.
(b) At the home of Martin Zapater.
(c) At the home of an architect named Perez.
(d) In the woods.

13. What does Leocadia call Goya?
(a) Papa.
(b) Francho.
(c) Franco.
(d) Enamorado.

14. Who is Vicente Lopez?
(a) A Royal Volunteer.
(b) Goya's neighbor.
(c) King Ferdinand's portraitist.
(d) A courtier.

15. What sound annoys Goya as he tries to paint?
(a) Cats meowing.
(b) People screaming.
(c) Bats shrieking.
(d) Dogs barking.

Short Answer Questions

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

2. What time is Father Duaso to attend King Ferdinand?

3. Why does King Ferdinand dislike Masons?

4. Why does Goya become angry with Leocadia?

5. Why does Leocadia let Goya go out by himself?

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