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

Multiple Choice Questions

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

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

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

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

5. What does the author say Rappaccini's voice sounds like it is affected by?
(a) Inward disease.
(b) Approaching death.
(c) A difficult life.
(d) Love sickness.

6. What does Beatrice call the plant's breath?
(a) The breath of death.
(b) The breath of God.
(c) The breath of life.
(d) The breath of luck.

7. What color is the lizard?
(a) Orange.
(b) Grey.
(c) Green.
(d) Blue.

8. Which of the following words does the author use to describe Rappaccini?
(a) Constipated.
(b) Desperate.
(c) Floppy.
(d) Sallow.

9. What word does the author use to describe Giovanni's impatience when he talks to the professor?
(a) Manic.
(b) Angry.
(c) Nervous.
(d) Feverish.

10. What does Giovanni think Rappaccini looks like he has never expressed?
(a) His deepest hated.
(b) His inner feelings.
(c) Sexual desire.
(d) Warmth of heart.

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

12. What does the author say Lisabetta's smile looks like?
(a) A crack in a stone.
(b) A paper cut.
(c) A bullet wound.
(d) A carving in wood.

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

14. What does Giovanni say is more dear to Rappaccini than his garden?
(a) His writings.
(b) His house.
(c) HIs wife.
(d) His daughter.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. Who does Baglioni tell Giovanni he grew up side by side with?

2. What does Lisabetta call Giovanni when she talks to him?

3. Who passes Baglioni and Giovanni as they talk?

4. Who does Giovanni say Beatrice should wear the flowers for the sake of?

5. What is the only thing that Baglioni says he knows about Beatrice?

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