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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 the author say Rappaccini defends his hands with?
(a) Latex gloves.
(b) A force field.
(c) Thick gloves.
(d) Rubber gloves.

2. How does Giovanni speak when he first gets out of his inner world into his outer world?
(a) Like a punch drunk boxer.
(b) In a nightmare.
(c) With anger.
(d) In a dream.

3. What does the writer say Beatrice's voice is as rich as?
(a) A full moon.
(b) A fruit salad.
(c) A tropical sun.
(d) A chocolate cake.

4. What does Beatrice say the plant will reward her with?
(a) Its soft touch.
(b) Its perfumed breath.
(c) Its tasty sap.
(d) Its radiance.

5. How does the author describe the glance Baglioni scrutinizes Giovanni with?
(a) Humorless.
(b) Loving.
(c) Funky.
(d) Earnest.

Short Answer Questions

1. What kills the lizard?

2. What does Giovanni think Rappaccini looks like he has never expressed?

3. What places Giovanni at ease when he first sees Beatrice?

4. What does Beatrice's shriek go through Giovanni's heart like?

5. As far as which city does Lisabetta say Rappaccini is known?

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