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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. What royal decree frightens Leocadia?

2. Why does Goya become angry with Leocadia?

3. What does Leocadia tell Father Duaso her husband has done?

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

5. Who is Vicente Lopez?

Short Essay Questions

1. Of what does Father Duaso accuse Leocadia without directly saying it?

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

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

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

5. What does Leocadia believe is the strongest proof of Goya's madness?

6. What are possible reasons that Leocadia no longer seems to Goya to be afraid?

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

8. What does Goya mean when he says, "For thirty years I've been witnessing a play I don't understand"?

9. Which of the dream figures has the most power over Goya, and what do you make of that fact?

10. What does Gumersinda think of Leocadia?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

In a brief essay, rewrite the entire story of the play as it would be told by Gumersinda. How would she feel about Leocadia? Goya? King Ferdinand? What would look to her to be the causes of the conflict? How different is the story when looked at from her point of view?

Essay Topic 2

This play gives elements of a prolonged confrontation between Goya and King Ferdinand VII. Both characters exhibit strengths and weaknesses. There are many similarities between the two men. In your essay, analyze the elements of their conflict, including the causes and the effect of their disaffection on those around them.

Essay Topic 3

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.

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