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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Why does Giovanni say it doesn't matter if Beatrice is an angel or a demon?
(a) He is in her sphere.
(b) She will never harm anyone.
(c) She just needs love.
(d) He can change her.

2. How does the author refer to Rappaccini's garden in this section?
(a) The garden of the unknown.
(b) The garden of hanging snakes.
(c) The Eden of poisonous flowers.
(d) The Eden of Hell.

3. What does Giovanni buy on the way home?
(a) A bouquet of flowers.
(b) A pair of shoes.
(c) A ring.
(d) A postcard.

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

5. What does Beatrice do when she first approaches the purple shrub in this section?
(a) Drops to her knees.
(b) Throws open her arms.
(c) Pets its stem.
(d) Screams into its pollen.

Short Answer Questions

1. Who does Baglioni think Rappaccini is making a study of?

2. What does Giovanni think has an immortal spirit?

3. What does Giovanni think Rappaccini looks like he is working among when he walks among his plants and flowers?

4. What does Giovanni see Beatrice do when she sees the purple plant?

5. Who does Baglioni tell Giovanni he grew up side by side with?

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