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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Pages 11-15.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What word does the author use to describe Giovanni's southern temperament?
(a) Foolish.
(b) Cool.
(c) Stubborn.
(d) Ardent.

2. Who meets Giovanni at the door of his lodgings?
(a) Lisabetta.
(b) Beatrice.
(c) Baglioni.
(d) His father.

3. What does Giovanni do when he sees neither Beatrice or her father are present in the garden?
(a) He begins a critical observation of the plants.
(b) He begins to sunbathe.
(c) He begins to take cuttings of the plants.
(d) He begins to dance naked.

4. What does Beatrice say is her father's world?
(a) Academia.
(b) The garden.
(c) Plants.
(d) Science.

5. What biblical character does Giovanni compare Rappaccini to?
(a) Adam.
(b) Satan.
(c) Moses.
(d) Abraham.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does the author say Rappaccini's voice sounds like it is affected by?

2. Why does Rappaccini call for his daughter?

3. How does Rappaccini greet Baglioni?

4. What does the author say is a madness to Giovanni?

5. Which of the following words does Giovanni use to describe the plants gorgeousness?

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