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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 Giovanni throw down at Beatrice?
(a) His wallet.
(b) His favorite book of poems.
(c) The bouquet of flowers.
(d) Food.

2. Who does Giovanni say Beatrice should wear the flowers for the sake of?
(a) God.
(b) Her father.
(c) Himself.
(d) Her mother.

3. How does Rappaccini greet Baglioni?
(a) Warmly.
(b) Coldly.
(c) Calmly.
(d) Respectfully.

4. How does Giovanni expect the professor to respond to Rappaccini's name?
(a) Cordially.
(b) Lovingly.
(c) Angrily.
(d) Amusingly.

5. What does Giovanni buy on the way home?
(a) A pair of shoes.
(b) A ring.
(c) A bouquet of flowers.
(d) A postcard.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Rappiccini avoid doing when he is among his plants?

2. What kills the lizard?

3. What does Lisabetta call Giovanni when she talks to him?

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

5. How does Giovanni think the insect dies?

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