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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Pages 6-10.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What is Giovanni beneath as he stands just inside Rappaccini's garden?
(a) The purple plant.
(b) Beatrice's window.
(c) A balcony.
(d) His own window.

2. How does Beatrice react when she sees the dead lizard?
(a) She crosses herself.
(b) She laughs.
(c) She kicks it away.
(d) She cries.

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

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

5. What does Rappaccini place around his mouth while he is in the garden?
(a) A mask.
(b) His hand.
(c) Duct tape.
(d) A gum shield.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Giovanni bring to Baglioni?

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

3. What is Rappaccini's first name?

4. Which of the following words does the author use to describe Rappaccini?

5. What does Lisabetta call Giovanni when she talks to him?

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