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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 the author say strikes a continual warfare in Giovanni's breast?
(a) Hope and dread.
(b) Tears and laughter.
(c) Love and hate.
(d) Excitement and boredom.
2. What does Baglioni think Rappaccini should be held strictly accountable for?
(a) His lies.
(b) His garden.
(c) His failures.
(d) His success.
3. What is Giovanni's surname?
(a) Rappaccini.
(b) Baggio.
(c) Guasconti.
(d) Baglioni.
4. What word does the author use to describe Lisabetta's face?
(a) Prunish.
(b) Puckered.
(c) Withered.
(d) Smooth.
5. Who does Baglioni tell Giovanni he grew up side by side with?
(a) Rappaccini.
(b) Giovanni's father.
(c) Rappaccini's brother.
(d) Giovanni's mother.
Short Answer Questions
1. What biblical character does Giovanni compare Rappaccini to?
2. Who does Baglioni think Rappaccini is making a study of?
3. What does Beatrice want to give Giovanni in exchange for his gift?
4. What does Beatrice tell the plant she is faint with?
5. What does Giovanni say is more dear to Rappaccini than his garden?
Short Essay Questions
1. How does Baglioni react to Giovanni's rudeness?
2. What does this section suggest about Giovanni's life thus far?
3. How does Baglioni greet Giovanni?
4. How does Giovanni respond to seeing Baglioni in this section?
5. What affect do Baglioni's words have on Giovanni?
6. How does this opening section express Giovanni's youthful energy?
7. What signs are there that Rappaccini is afraid to touch the plants?
8. How parts of the story suggest that Giovanni is an innocent?
9. How does the author describe Rappaccini's garden?
10. How do Baglioni's word affect Giovanni when he goes home?
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