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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. Who does Giovanni say to Beatrice gave him the potion?
(a) A good man.
(b) A doctor in the know.
(c) Baglioni.
(d) A wise physician.

2. Where does Giovanni say is the only place there is a fragrance?
(a) In the professor's imagination.
(b) On Lisabetta's clothes.
(c) On the professor's clothes.
(d) In Rappaccini's garden.

3. Where does Beatrice say the purple shrub came from?
(a) From the heavens.
(b) Her father created it.
(c) She created it.
(d) The devil.

4. What places Giovanni at ease when he first sees Beatrice?
(a) Beatrice's beauty.
(b) The clearing clouds.
(c) Beatrice's manner.
(d) A sudden rainfall.

5. How often does Giovanni now see Beatrice?
(a) Twice a week.
(b) Twice a day.
(c) Once a week.
(d) Everyday.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Beatrice say her father would tell Giovanni if he was there?

2. What stones does it feel like are sparkling among the bubbles of the fountain?

3. Who does Giovanni say is the only one who is breath may not slay?

4. What was the Indian woman's breath richer than?

5. What does Beatrice call the rumors circling about her abilities as a gardener?

Short Essay Questions

1. What does Rappaccini think about his daughter's to be part of society?

2. What does Baglioni say when he is alone on the staircase?

3. How does Beatrice stop Giovanni from touching her?

4. How does Giovanni kill the spider?

5. How does Baglioni think the story relates to Giovanni?

6. Why doesn't Giovanni want to see Baglioni in this section?

7. Describe the relationship that develops between Beatrice and Giovanni?

8. What affect do Baglioni's words have on Giovanni?

9. In what way is it too late when GIovanni finally questions himself and his situation?

10. How does Beatrice react when Giovanni approaches the purple plant?

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