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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. "But he is such another dunce, I fear." Who does this quote refer to?
(a) Florio.
(b) Giovanni.
(c) Bergetto.
(d) Donado.

2. Who gives Annabella the letter in Act 2, Scene 6?
(a) Poggio.
(b) Bergetto.
(c) Donado.
(d) Florio.

3. What does Florio want for Annabella to give to Bergetto in Act 2, Scene 6?
(a) A pocket watch she was given as a child.
(b) A gold bar.
(c) The ring her mother gave her.
(d) The ring she inherited from her grandfather.

4. What does Florio suggest to ease the tension of Act 1, Scene 2?
(a) Dancing.
(b) Wine.
(c) Theater.
(d) Dinner.

5. Why is the Friar so surprised that Giovanni has the feelings he does in Act 1, Scene 1?
(a) He is a well to-do and educated man.
(b) His parents are very religious.
(c) He was sure Giovanni was in love with Hippolita.
(d) He prays so often.

6. How does Annabella respond when Giovanni admits his feelings toward her?
(a) She cries out of fear.
(b) She feels the same way.
(c) She runs away in disgust.
(d) She tells him she needs time to ponder her emotions.

7. What does Donado suggest Bergetto send Annabella?
(a) A jewel.
(b) A bouquet of flowers.
(c) A dove.
(d) A painting.

8. Who are brother and sister?
(a) Florio and Putana.
(b) Donado and Annabella.
(c) Soranzo and Hippolita.
(d) Giovanni and Annabella.

9. What is "a name more gracious" that Giovanni calls Annabella in Act 2, Scene 1?
(a) Sweet.
(b) Love.
(c) Aimez.
(d) Amour.

10. What is the last line of Act 1, Scene 1?
(a) "Beg Heaven to cleanse the leprosy of lust."
(b) "Else I'll swear, my fate's my god."
(c) "I'll think on remedy. Pray for yourself."
(d) "My blessing with thee; we have need to pray."

11. What does Florio say in Act 1, Scene 3 that insists on his kindness?
(a) He speaks of his love for all people.
(b) He wishes not to force Annabella against her will.
(c) He wants to build an orphanage with his wealth.
(d) He speaks how his son and daughter mean more to him than anything.

12. What is special about the horse of Bergetto's story in Act 1, Scene 3?
(a) His head is where his tail is.
(b) He speaks.
(c) He has eight legs.
(d) He flies.

13. Who says "O ignorance in knowledge!"?
(a) Donado.
(b) Richardetto.
(c) Giovanni.
(d) The Friar.

14. What does Florio mistake Annabella's love for Giovanni for?
(a) Illness.
(b) Boredom.
(c) Stupidity.
(d) Depression.

15. What has happened to Bergetto en route to see Annabella in Act 2, Scene 6?
(a) He got drunk.
(b) He got in a fight.
(c) He spilled sauce on his clothes while eating.
(d) He robbed a man.

Short Answer Questions

1. Who says "To you I have unclasped my burdened soul, /Emptied the storehouse of my thoughts and heart, /Made myself poor of secrets"?

2. Who of the following characters is NOT included in Act 1, Scene 3?

3. What is Richardetto plotting in Act 2, Scene 3?

4. Who does the beginning of Act 1, Scene 2 center around?

5. Who has Florio given his approval to marry his daughter?

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