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

Short Answer Questions

1. What does King Ferdinand tell Father Duaso to do to convince Goya to ask the king's pardon?

2. Why does Goya think Leocadia is no longer afraid?

3. Where does Mariquita's voice tell Goya buttons are given as presents?

4. What does Father Duaso decide to do about his visit to Goya?

5. What do the unnamed women's voices suggest that Goya do?

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

Who are the Masons? What about their teachings has caused them to be targeted for persecution? Learn what you can about this group and write an explanatory essay.

Essay Topic 3

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?

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