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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What is Father Duaso's first excuse for Goya's refusal to come to the palace?
(a) Goya believes himself to be in decline.
(b) Goya is losing his sight.
(c) Goya is afraid he can't paint to King Ferdinand's taste.
(d) Goya believes Vicente Lopez is a better painter.

2. How has Leocadia changed since the servants left?
(a) She is cheerful.
(b) She is weary and disheveled.
(c) She is frightened.
(d) She is calmer and more relaxed.

3. Where do Goya and Father Duaso both come from?
(a) Leon.
(b) Aragon.
(c) Cordoba.
(d) Seville.

4. What is the second reason the voice of Mariquita gives Goya for suspecting Leocadia has made a deal with the King's men?
(a) No one has taken Goya to prison.
(b) No more rocks have been thrown at the house.
(c) No one paints crosses on the door.
(d) No one paints crosses on the door.

5. What do the unnamed women's voices suggest that Goya do?
(a) Look for Mariquita.
(b) Look for the button.
(c) Look for the memory of women.
(d) Look for Leocadia.

6. Why does Dr. Arrieta speak frankly to Father Duaso?
(a) Father Duaso's honesty is obvious.
(b) Father Duaso has taken a vow of silence.
(c) Father Duaso will respect confidentiality.
(d) Dr. Arrieta has no other friends.

7. What does Leocadia tell Goya will happen to the button?
(a) Leocadia will keep it forever.
(b) The soldier will come to retrieve it.
(c) Leocadia will use it to gain entry to the palace.
(d) Leocadia will sell it.

8. When is Father Duaso going again to visit Goya?
(a) December 23rd.
(b) New Year's Day.
(c) Christmas Eve.
(d) Christmas day.

9. What does Dr. Arrieta call Father Duaso in Part 2, Scene 3?
(a) A traitor.
(b) An operative.
(c) A pawn.
(d) A weapon.

10. In Part 2, how does King Ferdinand say Goya should feel?
(a) Irritated.
(b) Afraid.
(c) Confused.
(d) Unafraid.

11. in Part 2, Scene 1, what does Father Duaso offer to do for King Ferdinand?
(a) Plead with Goya to denounce Masons.
(b) Plead with Goya to paint the King's portrait.
(c) Plead with Goya to leave the country.
(d) Plead with Goya to prostrate himself before the throne.

12. What incident at Goya's home does Father Duaso report to King Ferdinand?
(a) Someone painted a cross and wrote the word "heretic" on his door.
(b) Goya painted strange and ugly depictions on the wall.
(c) There was a disagreement between Leocadia and Gumersinda.
(d) Goya had a fight with Leocadia.

13. Why does Dr. Arrieta worry about intervening in Goya's life?
(a) What if his smudges are actually great works?
(b) What if the present turmoil is the source of Goya's inspiration?
(c) What if Goya is unable to paint if he is well?
(d) What if saving him will make Goya stop painting?

14. What former order does Goya claim to obey?
(a) King Ferdinand had ordered Goya to leave the country.
(b) King Ferdinand had given Goya free reign to paint according to his own muse.
(c) King Ferdinand had told Goya never to appear at the palace.
(d) King Ferdinand had told Goya never to appear at the palace unless summoned.

15. Why does the voice of Mariquita suggest that Leocadia has the button of an army officer?
(a) The button came off, and Leocadia offered to sew it back.
(b) The button is a secret signal between the officer and Leocadia.
(c) The button is a talisman to keep the house safe.
(d) The officer gave Leocadia the button for a present.

Short Answer Questions

1. Why can't Dr. Arrieta help Goya?

2. What sounds torment Goya as he paints "Witches' Sabbath?"

3. What does Goya produce that stops Leocadia from doing more in Part 2, Scene 2?

4. What does Dr. Arrieta suggest that Goya's peaceful state of mind implies?

5. What does Goya learn when he receives a letter from Martin Zapater?

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