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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Who meets Giovanni at the door of his lodgings?
(a) Beatrice.
(b) Lisabetta.
(c) Baglioni.
(d) His father.

2. What is Giovanni beneath as he stands just inside Rappaccini's garden?
(a) A balcony.
(b) Beatrice's window.
(c) His own window.
(d) The purple plant.

3. What does Baglioni say Giovanni is a son of?
(a) A foolish pauper.
(b) A gentleman and a scholar.
(c) An ancient friend.
(d) A dear friend.

4. How does Giovanni think the insect dies?
(a) From Beatrice's breath.
(b) From landing on the plant.
(c) From landing on Beatrice's hair.
(d) From Beatrice's perfume.

5. Which of the following sentences does Giovanni rudely state to Baglioni?
(a) You smell.
(b) Now let me pass.
(c) Go away.
(d) You wouldn't understand me.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does the author say Lisabetta's smile looks like?

2. What is wrong with the fountain?

3. How does Baglioni know Giovanni?

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

5. Who does Baglioni tell Giovanni he grew up side by side with?

(see the answer key)

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