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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 artifact does Goya keep that is the same as King Ferdinand's?

2. Where did King Ferdinand learn needlework?

3. What does Goya accuse Leocadia of doing at the bridge?

4. What artifacts does King Ferdinand keep beside him?

5. How long has Goya been deaf?

Short Essay Questions

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

2. How does King Ferdinand evaluate Goya?

3. What quality does Father Duaso display when questioned by King Ferdinand about Goya?

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

5. How does King Ferdinand ensure that Father Duaso will arrive at Goya's house after the Royal Volunteers?

6. Why does Goya hesitate to open Martin Zapater's letter?

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

8. How has Goya offended Calomarde?

9. What convinces King Ferdinand of Father Duaso's friendship for Goya?

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

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

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 2

An author may write to inform, persuade, or entertain his readers. Write an essay telling what you think Buero-Vallejo's purpose was in creating this play. What about it is universal? What theme do you think the playwright was addressing? Do you think Buero-Vallejo has met his goal?

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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