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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 stones does it feel like are sparkling among the bubbles of the fountain?
(a) Diamonds and rubies.
(b) Crystals and gems.
(c) Rubies and marbles.
(d) Gems and marbles.

2. Why has Giovanni avoided Baglioni since their first meeting?
(a) He thought the professor would see his secrets.
(b) He thought the professor would contact his father.
(c) He thought the professor would have moved from the house.
(d) He though the professor was in love with Beatrice.

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

4. What word does the author use to describe Giovanni's southern temperament?
(a) Ardent.
(b) Cool.
(c) Foolish.
(d) Stubborn.

5. What does Giovanni see Beatrice do when she sees the purple plant?
(a) Sigh deeply.
(b) Hold her hand to her bossom.
(c) Fall to her need.
(d) Wipe sweat from her brow.

Short Answer Questions

1. How does Giovanni speak when he first gets out of his inner world into his outer world?

2. What does Beatrice say the plant will reward her with?

3. Why does Giovanni's landlady originally tell Giovanni to look at the window?

4. What does Giovanni have a supply of in his pocket?

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

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