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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Pages 15 -20.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What does Beatrice call the rumors circling about her abilities as a gardener?
(a) Hateful.
(b) Spiteful.
(c) Ridiculous.
(d) Idle.

2. What does Beatrice say her father's love for science has done to her?
(a) Shown her true beauty.
(b) Estranged her from society.
(c) Made her into a recluse.
(d) Given her a grounding in life.

3. What does Giovanni see outside window that impresses him so much?
(a) A shooting star.
(b) A bird.
(c) An airplane.
(d) A garden.

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

5. What is Beatrice's face brightened by?
(a) Pleasure.
(b) Humor.
(c) Lightness.
(d) Love.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does the author say Giovanni's rage breaks forth like?

2. What does Beatrice say when Giovanni offers her the antidote?

3. What does the author compare Beatrice's voice to when she accepts the bouquet?

4. What does Giovanni throw down at Beatrice?

5. What had the Indian woman been nourished with since her birth?

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