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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. How does Giovanni expect the professor to respond to Rappaccini's name?
(a) Cordially.
(b) Lovingly.
(c) Amusingly.
(d) Angrily.

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

3. What does Giovanni have to force himself through to get into the garden?
(a) The narrow door opening
(b) A patch of nettles.
(c) The entanglement of a shrub.
(d) A narrow gap in a fence.

4. What does Giovanni buy on the way home?
(a) A ring.
(b) A bouquet of flowers.
(c) A pair of shoes.
(d) A postcard.

5. What part of Italy is Giovanni from?
(a) Capri.
(b) Florence.
(c) Naples.
(d) Sardinia.

6. What does Giovanni have a supply of in his pocket?
(a) Diamonds.
(b) Boiled sweets.
(c) Gold ducats.
(d) Cigarettes.

7. What famous garden does Giovanni compare Rappaccini's garden to?
(a) The Swedish Gardens.
(b) The Garden of Eden.
(c) The Hanging Garden of Babylon.
(d) Kew Gardens.

8. What does Rappaccini place around his mouth while he is in the garden?
(a) A gum shield.
(b) Duct tape.
(c) His hand.
(d) A mask.

9. What plant does Rappaccini put in Beatrice's charge?
(a) The purple plant.
(b) The orange plant,
(c) The red plant.
(d) The green plant.

10. What does Beatrice want to give Giovanni in exchange for his gift?
(a) A kiss.
(b) A gold coin.
(c) A dinner.
(d) A purple flower.

11. What does Lisabetta tell Giovanni she has found?
(a) A secret entrance into Beatrice's bedroom.
(b) A private entrance to Rappaccini's garden.
(c) Photographs of Beatrice.
(d) A treasure chest.

12. What does Beatrice say the plant will reward her with?
(a) Its soft touch.
(b) Its radiance.
(c) Its tasty sap.
(d) Its perfumed breath.

13. Why has Giovanni avoided Baglioni since their first meeting?
(a) He thought the professor would contact his father.
(b) He thought the professor would see his secrets.
(c) He though the professor was in love with Beatrice.
(d) He thought the professor would have moved from the house.

14. What does Giovanni throw down at Beatrice?
(a) His favorite book of poems.
(b) His wallet.
(c) The bouquet of flowers.
(d) Food.

15. What does Rappiccini avoid doing when he is among his plants?
(a) Touching them.
(b) Standing still.
(c) Looking at them.
(d) Raising his voice.

Short Answer Questions

1. Who has caused Giovanni's sudden suspicions?

2. How does the author say Beatrice gazed at the insect?

3. What does Baglioni say Giovanni is a son of?

4. What is the name of the city Giovanni has moved to?

5. What does Baglioni think Rappaccini should be held strictly accountable for?

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