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This test consists of 15 multiple choice questions and 5 short answer questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What color does Rappaccini dress in?
(a) Green.
(b) Blue.
(c) Black.
(d) Red.

2. What does the author says proceeds from the plants as night closes in?
(a) Perfumed clouds.
(b) Perfumed haze.
(c) Oppressive inhalations.
(d) Oppressive exhalations.

3. What does Giovanni hear when Lisabetta opens the garden gate?
(a) The swaying of trees.
(b) The howling of a wind.
(c) The singing of birds.
(d) The rustling of leaves.

4. What kind of wine do Giovanni and the professor drink?
(a) Hungarian wine.
(b) Tuscan wine.
(c) Naples wine.
(d) French wine.

5. Why does Giovanni say it doesn't matter if Beatrice is an angel or a demon?
(a) He is in her sphere.
(b) She will never harm anyone.
(c) She just needs love.
(d) He can change her.

6. Why does Giovanni's landlady originally tell Giovanni to look at the window?
(a) To feel the breeze.
(b) To feel the sun.
(c) To see the view.
(d) To see the moon.

7. What does the writer say Beatrice's voice is as rich as?
(a) A chocolate cake.
(b) A full moon.
(c) A fruit salad.
(d) A tropical sun.

8. What biblical character does Giovanni compare Rappaccini to?
(a) Adam.
(b) Satan.
(c) Abraham.
(d) Moses.

9. What word does the author use to describe Giovanni's southern temperament?
(a) Stubborn.
(b) Cool.
(c) Ardent.
(d) Foolish.

10. What does the author say Rappaccini defends his hands with?
(a) Latex gloves.
(b) Rubber gloves.
(c) Thick gloves.
(d) A force field.

11. What does Giovanni give Lisabetta in this section?
(a) A necklace.
(b) A ring.
(c) A piece of silver.
(d) A piece of gold.

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

13. Which of the following sentences does Giovanni rudely state to Baglioni?
(a) You wouldn't understand me.
(b) Go away.
(c) Now let me pass.
(d) You smell.

14. Which of the following sentences does the man exclaim to Giovanni when he stops him?
(a) Have you forgotten me.
(b) Please Giovanni we need to talk.
(c) Are you insane.
(d) How rude can you get.

15. Why does Rappaccini call for his daughter?
(a) He wants to show her something.
(b) He wants to look at her.
(c) He needs her help.
(d) He wants her to make a cup of coffee.

Short Answer Questions

1. What color is the lizard?

2. How does the author describe the glance Baglioni scrutinizes Giovanni with?

3. Who does Baglioni think Rappaccini is making a study of?

4. What part of Italy is Giovanni from?

5. What does the author say the wine has caused Giovanni's brain to do?

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