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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Pages 15 -20.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What kind of creature does Giovanni kill in this section?
(a) A monkey.
(b) A lizard.
(c) A bird.
(d) A spider.

2. What does Giovanni do when he sees neither Beatrice or her father are present in the garden?
(a) He begins a critical observation of the plants.
(b) He begins to take cuttings of the plants.
(c) He begins to dance naked.
(d) He begins to sunbathe.

3. What does Giovanni think his eyes possess?
(a) Fun.
(b) Vivacity.
(c) Grace.
(d) Superabundance.

4. What does the author say had colored Beatrice's manner?
(a) Love.
(b) Passion.
(c) Hate.
(d) Exhaustion.

5. What does Beatrice say her father's love for science has done to her?
(a) Made her into a recluse.
(b) Given her a grounding in life.
(c) Estranged her from society.
(d) Shown her true beauty.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Giovanni kill to prove to Beatrice he has been infected by the poisons?

2. What does the author say is a madness to Giovanni?

3. How does Giovanni protect his hand?

4. What does Baglioni say Rappaccini has an insane zeal for?

5. What is Giovanni beneath as he stands just inside Rappaccini's garden?

(see the answer key)

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