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This test consists of 5 multiple choice questions, 5 short answer questions, and 10 short essay questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

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

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

3. What royal decree frightens Leocadia?
(a) King Ferdinand will pardon anyone harming liberals.
(b) King Ferdinand has put out a reward for harming liberals.
(c) King Ferdinand has sent the guard to seek liberals.
(d) King Ferdinand has banished all liberals.

4. How old is Leocadia's son Guillermo?
(a) Fourteen.
(b) Eighteen.
(c) Eight.
(d) Eleven.

5. What does Goya say Leocadia is?
(a) The only comfort of his old age.
(b) A witch who is drying up his blood.
(c) The great love of his life.
(d) His true friend and support.

Short Answer Questions

1. What is the last sound we hear in Part 1, Scene 2?

2. How does Leocadia believe Goya's family feels about him?

3. What does Gumersinda say a wife would do for Goya?

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

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

Short Essay Questions

1. Goya's nightmare is interrupted by knocking. Who has come, and who does Goya hope has come, to the door?

2. How is Goya's situation with King Ferdinand impossible?

3. What is revealed in Part 1, Scene 1 about how King Ferdinand deals with his enemies?

4. Why does Goya call the horrifying scene of the Royal Volunteers attacking his home a "comedy?"

5. Why do you think Father Duaso doesn't tell Dr. Arrieta that King Ferdinand has forbidden him to visit Goya until after 8:00?

6. In the last scene, Goya says, "This is how it happens. It always happens." What does he mean?

7. Father Duaso uses a word to describe Goya that seems entirely out of character with the Goya depicted in this play when he tells King Ferdinand that Goya seems "inoffensive" and "tranquil." What possible motive might Father Duaso have for such a description?

8. How did King Ferdinand punish Goya?

9. What do you make of the fact that while Goya is being tormented in his dream, the dream figures tell him that the King is embroidering flowers?

10. The imaginary figures that torment Goya say they do so in the name of the priest from Tamajon. Who is the priest from Tamajon?

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