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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 does Dr. Arrieta suggest to help Leocadia?
(a) A daily nap.
(b) A tonic.
(c) A change of scenery.
(d) A long rest.

2. What does King Ferdinand order Calomarde to do?
(a) Double the guard.
(b) Search the palace.
(c) Draw his sword.
(d) Search the courtyard.

3. What sound does it seem to Goya that Gumersinda makes when she talks?
(a) A donkey's bray.
(b) A cat's meow.
(c) A bat's screech.
(d) A hen's cackling.

4. Where does Gumersinda want to celebrate Christmas?
(a) At Gumersinda's house.
(b) At the Costa del Sol.
(c) In France.
(d) At Goya's house.

5. What has Goya done with his estate?
(a) Willed it to his family in equal shares.
(b) Willed it to Leocadia.
(c) Willed it to his daughter, Mariquita.
(d) Willed it to his grandson, Marianito.

Short Answer Questions

1. What is the only subject Dr. Arrieta is willing to discuss with Father Duaso?

2. What does King Ferdinand think needlework would do for his subjects?

3. Where did King Ferdinand learn needlework?

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

5. What is Leocadia's first lie to Goya?

Short Essay Questions

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

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

3. What does Gumersinda think of Leocadia?

4. What do you make of the fact that while Goya is being tormented in his dream, the dream figures tell him that the King is embroidering flowers?

5. What does Mariquita's voice represent in Goya's mind in Part 2, Scene 2?

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

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

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

9. Do you believe that Leocadia has been unfaithful to Goya with the sergeant of the Royal Volunteers? Why or why not?

10. What evidence does Goya give that he recognizes that his family is in danger?

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