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This test consists of 5 short answer questions, 10 short essay questions, and 1 (of 3) essay topics.

Short Answer Questions

1. In what city does Goya live?

2. How long has Leocadia been with Goya?

3. What sound annoys Goya as he tries to paint?

4. Why does Goya say those who painted the cross on his door must be theologians?

5. How has Goya offended Calomarde?

Short Essay Questions

1. How has Goya offended Calomarde?

2. What is the theme of Goya's nightmare trial?

3. How does Father Duaso feel about King Ferdinand's decision to force Goya to become submissive to the King?

4. In what has Goya defied King Ferdinand?

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

6. What surprises Father Duaso about Dr. Arrieta's request for help for Goya?

7. What does Goya explain to Dr. Arrieta that the black paintings on his walls represent?

8. Why does Dr. Arrieta reject Father Duaso's plan to persuade Goya to beg the king's pardon?

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

10. What is Dr. Arrieta's theory in Part 2, Scene 3 of King Ferdinand's plan for Goya?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Animals as metaphors are used extensively in this play, and in the Black Paintings. In your essay, list the animals that are used and explain the metaphorical significance of each. You may need to use Internet research, as well as information that is given within the play itself.

Essay Topic 2

Throughout history, Christians have persecuted others in the name of Jesus Christ, a result which seems strange considering his teachings of love and tolerance. Write an essay explaining your theory of how a scene such as you read in Part Two, Scene Four, could happen in Jesus' name.

Essay Topic 3

Transformation is an important theme. Does anyone in this play change during the course of the action on stage? If so, who changes, and how?

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