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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What word does the author use to describe Giovanni's impatience when he talks to the professor?
(a) Manic.
(b) Feverish.
(c) Nervous.
(d) Angry.

2. What is Baglioni's first name?
(a) Guasconti.
(b) David.
(c) Roberto.
(d) Giovanni.

3. Why is Giovanni suspicious of Lisabetta?
(a) She maybe working with Rappaccini.
(b) She has a strange look on her face.
(c) She has shown too much interest in him.
(d) She maybe working with Baglioni.

4. What does author say people find themselves to be when they have finally realized a dream?
(a) Warmly faint.
(b) Overly self-indulgent.
(c) Coldly self-possessed.
(d) Hugely disappointed.

5. Where does Beatice meet Giovanni?
(a) The fountain.
(b) The purple flower.
(c) Under his window.
(d) The private entrance.

Short Answer Questions

1. Why does Rappaccini call for his daughter?

2. What are the strange plants doing to each other as they bask in the sun?

3. What biblical character does Giovanni compare Rappaccini to?

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

5. What does Baglioni say Rappaccini look lacked?

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