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This test consists of 5 multiple choice questions, 5 short answer questions, and 10 short essay questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

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

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

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

4. Who do we learn Richardetto is in Act 2, Scene 3?
(a) Hippolita's husband.
(b) A man sent by an enemy of Giovanni's.
(c) Annabella's real father.
(d) Soranzo's brother.

5. Who is the first character to speak in Act 1, Scene 1?
(a) Putana.
(b) Friar.
(c) Annabella.
(d) Giovanni.

Short Answer Questions

1. What cheese does Bergetto tell Annabella he loves her as much as?

2. Who are brother and sister?

3. Who wishes to speak with Annabella privately in Act 2, Scene 1?

4. Why does Annabella read the letter in Act 2, Scene 6?

5. What does Donado wish for the gift given to Annabella in Act 2, Scene 6?

Short Essay Questions

1. What has happened to Giovanni's feelings towards Annabella in Act 5, Scene 3?

2. Why is it ironic that Giovanni doesn't want Annabella to get married in Act 2, Scene 5? What does this suggest?

3. What happens to Annabella at the end of Act 3, Scene 2?

4. How is the Cardinal's behavior in Act 3, Scene 8 surprising?

5. Summarize the conversation between Annabella and Putana.

6. What does Giovanni do after he kills Annabella?

7. Why has Florio sent for a doctor for Annabella? What does this doctor bring?

8. How does the Friar convince Annabella to marry Soranzo?

9. What are the schemes of Act 3, Scene 5?

10. Why is Florio apprehensive to Donado's aim in Act 1, Scene 3? What does Donado say that makes him feel better?

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