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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 part of Italy is Giovanni from?
(a) Florence.
(b) Capri.
(c) Naples.
(d) Sardinia.

2. What is wrong with the fountain?
(a) It is covered in moss.
(b) It is cracked down the middle.
(c) It's figurehead has no head.
(d) It sprays water in three different directions.

3. What does the author say Rappaccini's voice sounds like it is affected by?
(a) A difficult life.
(b) Approaching death.
(c) Love sickness.
(d) Inward disease.

4. How does Giovanni expect the professor to respond to Rappaccini's name?
(a) Amusingly.
(b) Angrily.
(c) Lovingly.
(d) Cordially.

5. What does Beatrice's shriek go through Giovanni's heart like?
(a) A spear.
(b) A dagger.
(c) A sword.
(d) A bread knife.

Short Answer Questions

1. What color does Rappaccini dress in?

2. Fill in the missing word "Basking in the .......... sunshine of her beauty."

3. Why is Giovanni suspicious of Lisabetta?

4. What does Giovanni have a supply of in his pocket?

5. Why does Giovanni think there is probably no need to apologize for entering the garden?

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