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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. How does Giovanni protect his hand?
(a) With a bandage.
(b) With a handkerchief.
(c) With a plaster.
(d) With a scarf.

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

3. As far as which city does Lisabetta say Rappaccini is known?
(a) Padua.
(b) Napoli.
(c) Milan.
(d) Florence.

4. What does the author say Rappaccini's voice sounds like it is affected by?
(a) Inward disease.
(b) Approaching death.
(c) A difficult life.
(d) Love sickness.

5. What does Baglioni say Rappaccini look lacked?
(a) Love.
(b) Warmth.
(c) Intellect.
(d) Humor.

Short Answer Questions

1. What passes over Giovanni like a shadow?

2. What does Giovanni's landlady exclaim when she sees Giovanni?

3. What kind of wine do Giovanni and the professor drink?

4. How does Giovanni think the insect dies?

5. What is the name of the city Giovanni has moved to?

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