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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. Who does Giovanni say Beatrice should wear the flowers for the sake of?
(a) Her father.
(b) Himself.
(c) Her mother.
(d) God.

2. What does Giovanni dream of at night in this section?
(a) Flying through the garden.
(b) Going home to Naples.
(c) Being attacked by a plant.
(d) A rich flower and a beautiful woman.

3. What kills the lizard?
(a) Beatrice's foot.
(b) A dew drop from the purple plant.
(c) A rain drop.
(d) Beatrice's foot.

4. What does Giovanni think Rappaccini looks like he is working among when he walks among his plants and flowers?
(a) Heavenly angels.
(b) Evil spirits.
(c) Sleeping babies.
(d) Beautiful women.

5. What does Baglioni say Rappaccini look lacked?
(a) Intellect.
(b) Warmth.
(c) Humor.
(d) Love.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does the author say Lisabetta's smile looks like?

2. What word does the author use to describe Giovanni's southern temperament?

3. What part of Italy is Giovanni from?

4. What does Beatrice say the plant will reward her with?

5. What famous garden does Giovanni compare Rappaccini's garden to?

Short Essay Questions

1. Describe the journey from Giovanni's house to Rappiccini's garden?

2. Why does Baglioni say Giovanni should be wary of Rappaccini?

3. How does Beatrice treat the plants differently to her father?

4. How does Lisabetta act when Giovanni arrives home?

5. How does Baglioni greet Giovanni?

6. What is Baglioni's opinion on Beatrice?

7. How has spending so much time in her father's garden affected Beatrice?

8. In what way can the Rappaccini's garden be compared to the Garden of Eden?

9. How does Beatrice react to seeing Giovanni watching her?

10. What signs are there that Rappaccini is afraid to touch the plants?

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