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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 does Beatrice call the plant's breath?
(a) The breath of God.
(b) The breath of life.
(c) The breath of death.
(d) The breath of luck.

2. What is the name of Rappaccini's daughter?
(a) Eleanor.
(b) Jane.
(c) Beatrice.
(d) Serena.

3. What does Beatrice's shriek go through Giovanni's heart like?
(a) A sword.
(b) A bread knife.
(c) A dagger.
(d) A spear.

4. Why does Rappaccini call for his daughter?
(a) He wants to look at her.
(b) He wants to show her something.
(c) He wants her to make a cup of coffee.
(d) He needs her help.

5. Why does Giovanni's landlady originally tell Giovanni to look at the window?
(a) To see the view.
(b) To see the moon.
(c) To feel the sun.
(d) To feel the breeze.

Short Answer Questions

1. What color does Rappaccini dress in?

2. What is Rappaccini's first name?

3. What does Giovanni throw down at Beatrice?

4. What does Beatrice want to give Giovanni in exchange for his gift?

5. Where does Beatrice emerge behind from?

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