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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Pages 1-6.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What does the writer say Beatrice's voice is as rich as?
(a) A full moon.
(b) A chocolate cake.
(c) A fruit salad.
(d) A tropical sun.

2. How does Baglioni know Giovanni?
(a) He used to be his school master.
(b) He is engaged to his sister.
(c) He is his best friend.
(d) He is a friend of the family.

3. Who does Baglioni think is an awful man?
(a) Rappaccini.
(b) Giovanni.
(c) Giovanni's father.
(d) Dante.

4. Why does Rappaccini call for his daughter?
(a) He wants to look at her.
(b) He needs her help.
(c) He wants to show her something.
(d) He wants her to make a cup of coffee.

5. What does the author says proceeds from the plants as night closes in?
(a) Oppressive inhalations.
(b) Perfumed haze.
(c) Perfumed clouds.
(d) Oppressive exhalations.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Baglioni think Rappaccini should be held strictly accountable for?

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

3. What does Rappaccini think all medicinal virtues are comprised with?

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

5. What does Giovanni think has an immortal spirit?

(see the answer key)

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