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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 word does the author use to describe Giovanni's southern temperament?
(a) Cool.
(b) Stubborn.
(c) Foolish.
(d) Ardent.

2. What does Beatrice call the plant's breath?
(a) The breath of life.
(b) The breath of God.
(c) The breath of death.
(d) The breath of luck.

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

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

5. What is wrong with the fountain?
(a) It is covered in moss.
(b) It is cracked down the middle.
(c) It's figurehead has no head.
(d) It sprays water in three different directions.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Beatrice tell the plant she is faint with?

2. What is the only thing that Baglioni says he knows about Beatrice?

3. Which of the following sentences does Giovanni rudely state to Baglioni?

4. What famous garden does Giovanni compare Rappaccini's garden to?

5. What does the author says proceeds from the plants as night closes in?

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