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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Pages 6-10.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What does Liabetta say a young man in Padua would give to be among Rappaccini's flowers?
(a) Silver.
(b) His virginity.
(c) Gold.
(d) His life.

2. What does the author say the wine has caused Giovanni's brain to do?
(a) Swim.
(b) Pulsate.
(c) Blur.
(d) Explode.

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

4. What color is the lizard?
(a) Green.
(b) Blue.
(c) Grey.
(d) Orange.

5. Who passes Baglioni and Giovanni as they talk?
(a) Baggio.
(b) Rappaccini.
(c) Beatrice.
(d) Lisabetta.

Short Answer Questions

1. Which Italian poet does the author reference in the opening of the story?

2. What does Baglioni say Rappaccini's look was as deep as?

3. Why does Rappaccini call for his daughter?

4. What does Giovanni liken the purple flowers petals to?

5. What does Giovanni think he can see happening to the bouquet as Beatrice walks away?

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