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

Multiple Choice Questions

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

2. What does Lisabetta tell Giovanni she has found?
(a) Photographs of Beatrice.
(b) A secret entrance into Beatrice's bedroom.
(c) A private entrance to Rappaccini's garden.
(d) A treasure chest.

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

4. How does Giovanni try to get rid of his fever?
(a) By walking through the streets of Padua.
(b) By visiting the university library.
(c) By listening to his favorite songs.
(d) By doing press ups.

5. What does Giovanni think has an immortal spirit?
(a) The fountain.
(b) His apartment.
(c) Beatrice.
(d) The purple flower.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does the author say Rappaccini defends his hands with?

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

3. What is Giovanni's surname?

4. What plant does Rappaccini put in Beatrice's charge?

5. What is Baglioni's first name?

(see the answer key)

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