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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What does the author say is a madness to Giovanni?
(a) Rappaccini's deep intelligence.
(b) Beatrice's rich beauty.
(c) Beatrice's rich voice.
(d) The garden's rich beauty.

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

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

4. What does Giovanni bring to Baglioni?
(a) An essay on plants.
(b) A tape of introduction.
(c) A letter of introduction.
(d) A university scroll.

5. Who meets Giovanni at the door of his lodgings?
(a) Baglioni.
(b) Lisabetta.
(c) Beatrice.
(d) His father.

6. How does the author describe the glance Baglioni scrutinizes Giovanni with?
(a) Humorless.
(b) Loving.
(c) Earnest.
(d) Funky.

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

8. What does Giovanni think he can see happening to the bouquet as Beatrice walks away?
(a) Its petal are illuminating the whole garden.
(b) Its flowers are changing color.
(c) It is beginning to wither.
(d) Its changing into a cactus.

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

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

11. Why is Giovanni suspicious of Lisabetta?
(a) She has shown too much interest in him.
(b) She has a strange look on her face.
(c) She maybe working with Baglioni.
(d) She maybe working with Rappaccini.

12. What is the name of Giovanni's landlady?
(a) Serena.
(b) Maria.
(c) Beatrice.
(d) Lisabetta.

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

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

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

Short Answer Questions

1. How does Rappaccini greet Baglioni?

2. What does Beatrice tell the plant she is faint with?

3. What does Rappiccini avoid doing when he is among his plants?

4. What does the author say Rappaccini's voice sounds like it is affected by?

5. What is Giovanni's surname?

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