In reference to the content of the text, its vocabulary and syntactic structure, decide whether the following statements are right (C) or wrong (E).

By being informed that Orlando had a “sullen face” (l. 34 and 35), the reader learns that Orlando was a serious and grave young man.

In reference to the content of the text, its vocabulary and syntactic structure, decide whether the following statements are right (C) or wrong (E).

The use of the words “dome” (R.54) and “temples” (R.55) has the effect of creating a faint aura of saintliness and religiousness about Orlando.

As far as Orlando’s physical features are concerned, decide whether the following statements are right (C) or wrong (E).

His teeth were not perfectly aligned and had the colour of nuts.

As far as Orlando’s physical features are concerned, decide whether the following statements are right (C) or wrong (E).

There was some fine, silky, soft hair both on his lips and cheeks.

As far as Orlando’s physical features are concerned, decide whether the following statements are right (C) or wrong (E).

Orlando’s lips and cheeks had a sweet fragrance reminiscent of fresh fruit.

As far as Orlando’s physical features are concerned, decide whether the following statements are right (C) or wrong (E).

His eyes and brow were his most striking facial features.

In relation to Orlando’s family, decide whether the following statements are right (C) or wrong (E).

His mother, when pregnant, foresaw a life of success for Orlando, a life which would make her happy.

In relation to Orlando’s family, decide whether the following statements are right (C) or wrong (E).

Orlando’s father or his grandfather traversed vast expanses of land beheading people of different races along the way.

In relation to Orlando’s family, decide whether the following statements are right (C) or wrong (E).

Orlando’s mother was a victim of his, because he would make off with her money while she was busy in the garden.

In relation to Orlando’s family, decide whether the following statements are right (C) or wrong (E).

Orlando’s family have enjoyed their title from time immemorial.

According to the text, decide whether the following statements are right (C) or wrong (E).

Orlando cut a striking figure.

According to the text, decide whether the following statements are right (C) or wrong (E).

One could find some live animals up in the attic of Orlando’s house.

According to the text, decide whether the following statements are right (C) or wrong (E).

Orlando acquired, from an early age on, a disconcerting habit of cross-dressing.

According to the text, decide whether the following statements are right (C) or wrong (E).

Lunging, plunging and slicing the air with a blade were activities with which Orlando engaged as some sort of rehearsal for the roles he believed he would eventually play.

About the vocabulary the author uses in his text, decide whether the statements below are right (C) or wrong (E).

“took delivery” (l.29) means received something that has already been paid for.

About the vocabulary the author uses in his text, decide whether the statements below are right (C) or wrong (E).

“prospective paintings” (l.43) can be understood as paintings about which Bacon was still thinking or planning.

About the vocabulary the author uses in his text, decide whether the statements below are right (C) or wrong (E).

“cluttered” (j.35) is synonymous with scratched.

About the vocabulary the author uses in his text, decide whether the statements below are right (C) or wrong (E).

“umpteen” (l.39) could be correctly replaced by torn.

According to the information given in the text about Bacon’s personal life, his relationship with art, and his work, decide whether the statements below are right (C) or wrong (E).

The fact that Bacon ripped a considerable number of paintings is consistent with his personality but plays a minor role in understanding his art.

According to the information given in the text about Bacon’s personal life, his relationship with art, and his work, decide whether the statements below are right (C) or wrong (E).

Bacon objected to the manner in which artists from the classical period approached violence as a subject matter.