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

2. What plant does Rappaccini put in Beatrice's charge?
(a) The purple plant.
(b) The orange plant,
(c) The red plant.
(d) The green plant.

3. What does Giovanni have a supply of in his pocket?
(a) Cigarettes.
(b) Gold ducats.
(c) Diamonds.
(d) Boiled sweets.

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

5. What does Rappiccini avoid doing when he is among his plants?
(a) Looking at them.
(b) Touching them.
(c) Standing still.
(d) Raising his voice.

Short Answer Questions

1. What is Giovanni's surname?

2. Why does Rappaccini call for his daughter?

3. What does Giovanni see outside window that impresses him so much?

4. What does Beatrice call the plant's breath?

5. What biblical character does Giovanni compare Rappaccini to?

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