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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 Baglioni say Rappaccini's look was as deep as?
(a) Life.
(b) Jesus.
(c) Love.
(d) Nature.

2. Who does Baglioni tell Giovanni he grew up side by side with?
(a) Giovanni's father.
(b) Rappaccini.
(c) Rappaccini's brother.
(d) Giovanni's mother.

3. What is Giovanni's surname?
(a) Guasconti.
(b) Baggio.
(c) Baglioni.
(d) Rappaccini.

4. Why is Giovanni suspicious of Lisabetta?
(a) She has shown too much interest in him.
(b) She maybe working with Baglioni.
(c) She maybe working with Rappaccini.
(d) She has a strange look on her face.

5. Why does Giovanni say it doesn't matter if Beatrice is an angel or a demon?
(a) He can change her.
(b) She just needs love.
(c) He is in her sphere.
(d) She will never harm anyone.

Short Answer Questions

1. What word does the author use to describe Lisabetta's face?

2. What is the name of Giovanni's landlady?

3. How does Giovanni try to get rid of his fever?

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

5. What does Giovanni think has an immortal spirit?

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