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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Pages 11-15.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Which of the following sentences does Giovanni rudely state to Baglioni?
(a) You wouldn't understand me.
(b) Now let me pass.
(c) Go away.
(d) You smell.

2. What does Beatrice tell the plant she is faint with?
(a) Common air.
(b) Lack of life.
(c) Lack of love.
(d) Common conversation.

3. What famous garden does Giovanni compare Rappaccini's garden to?
(a) Kew Gardens.
(b) The Hanging Garden of Babylon.
(c) The Swedish Gardens.
(d) The Garden of Eden.

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

5. What does Beatrice say that should be the only thing Giovanni should believe about her?
(a) What he reads.
(b) What he chooses to believe.
(c) What he sees with his own eyes.
(d) What he hears with his own hears

Short Answer Questions

1. What does the author say Giovanni's withered guide leads him through?

2. What does Giovanni hear when Lisabetta opens the garden gate?

3. What places Giovanni at ease when he first sees Beatrice?

4. What does Giovanni feel know more when he gazes into Beatrice's eyes?

5. What is the name of Giovanni's landlady?

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