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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. 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.

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

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

4. How does Leocadia evaluate Goya's recent paintings?
(a) They're valuable.
(b) They're appealing.
(c) They're appalling.
(d) They're magnificent.

5. What is the last sound we hear in Part 1, Scene 2?
(a) The bell ringing, unanswered.
(b) Cats meowing.
(c) The cry of the owls.
(d) The heartbeat.

Short Answer Questions

1. What special effort has Dr. Arrieta made for Goya?

2. Who is Vicente Lopez?

3. Why does Dr. Arrieta want to protect Goya from information about King Ferdinand's decrees?

4. How does Goya resolve the controversy between Gumersinda and Leocadia about where to celebrate Christmas?

5. How does Gumersinda insult Leocadia?

Short Essay Questions

1. What evidence is there in Part 1, Scene 1 that King Ferdinand sees through Calomarde's flattery and does not trust him?

2. Why does Leocadia take Goya's dementia personally?

3. Why does Dr. Arrieta hesitate to frighten Goya?

4. What did Goya see Leocadia doing behind his back?

5. Why does Goya say he would have to disobey King Ferdinand to pay homage to him?

6. What does Dr. Arrieta say to assure Leocadia that Goya is not mad?

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

8. What contrast exists between the physical description of King Ferdinand and his activities and speech?

9. What does Leocadia lie to Goya about in their first conversation?

10. How does King Ferdinand know that Goya opposes him?

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