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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What is Baglioni a professor of?
(a) Medicine.
(b) Plants.
(c) Science.
(d) History.

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

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

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

5. What does Beatrice call the purple plant?
(a) Her mother.
(b) Betty.
(c) Lauren.
(d) Her sister.

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

7. How does Giovanni think the insect dies?
(a) From Beatrice's perfume.
(b) From landing on the plant.
(c) From landing on Beatrice's hair.
(d) From Beatrice's breath.

8. What does Baglioni think Rappaccini should be held strictly accountable for?
(a) His success.
(b) His garden.
(c) His failures.
(d) His lies.

9. How does Giovanni try to get rid of his fever?
(a) By walking through the streets of Padua.
(b) By listening to his favorite songs.
(c) By visiting the university library.
(d) By doing press ups.

10. What does Baglioni say Giovanni is a son of?
(a) A dear friend.
(b) A gentleman and a scholar.
(c) A foolish pauper.
(d) An ancient friend.

11. What is Rappaccini's first name?
(a) Roberto.
(b) Luigi.
(c) Guiseppi.
(d) Giacomo.

12. What word does the author use to describe Lisabetta's face?
(a) Withered.
(b) Smooth.
(c) Prunish.
(d) Puckered.

13. What does Giovanni see outside window that impresses him so much?
(a) An airplane.
(b) A bird.
(c) A garden.
(d) A shooting star.

14. What is the only thing that Baglioni says he knows about Beatrice?
(a) She is a good gardener.
(b) She speaks five languages.
(c) She has deep knowledge of science.
(d) She has giving birth to two children.

15. What kind of stone is the fountain made from?
(a) Tile.
(b) Sandstone.
(c) Marble.
(d) Limestone.

Short Answer Questions

1. Which of the following words does the author use to describe Giovanni's apartment?

2. What does Baglioni say Rappaccini's look was as deep as?

3. What does Giovanni think Rappaccini looks like he is working among when he walks among his plants and flowers?

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

5. What kind of wine do Giovanni and the professor drink?

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