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This test consists of 5 short answer questions, 10 short essay questions, and 1 (of 3) essay topics.

Short Answer Questions

1. What is "a name more gracious" that Giovanni calls Annabella in Act 2, Scene 1?

2. What does Giovanni urge Annabella to do in Act 2, Scene 1?

3. Which of the following does Donado say he is to Bergetto in Act 2, Scene 4?

4. Who are brother and sister?

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

Short Essay Questions

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

2. Summarize what happens in Act 2, Scene 6 with regards to the letter given to Annabella.

3. Who is Richardetto, truly? What is his grievance within the plot?

4. Why is Soranzo upset in Act 4, Scene 3? How does he treat his new wife?

5. What story does Bergetto enter Act 1, Scene 3 telling?

6. Who is fighting in the beginning of Act 1, Scene 2? Why is this duel unusual?

7. What actions of Act 2, Scene 1 are most significant?

8. What does the Friar warn Giovanni of Act 5, Scene 3? What is Giovanni's response?

9. What does Giovanni do after he kills Annabella?

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

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Summarize Annabella and Giovanni's turbulent relationship from beginning to end. How does it start? How does it change? What feeds it? What destroys it?

Essay Topic 2

How do characters experience love as a painful force? Who does this theme apply to the most?

Essay Topic 3

What do all of the different characters stand for from a real life point of view? Compare and contrast their different traits and purposes.

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