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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 does Rappiccini avoid doing when he is among his plants?
(a) Raising his voice.
(b) Touching them.
(c) Standing still.
(d) Looking at them.

2. What does the author say Rappaccini defends his hands with?
(a) A force field.
(b) Thick gloves.
(c) Rubber gloves.
(d) Latex gloves.

3. What kills the lizard?
(a) Beatrice's foot.
(b) A dew drop from the purple plant.
(c) Beatrice's foot.
(d) A rain drop.

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

5. Why does Beatrice say Rappaccini cannot touch the plant?
(a) Its flowers should be left to prosper.
(b) It will die.
(c) It would take months for it to recover.
(d) It would be fatal.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does the author say Giovanni has instead of a deep heart?

2. What does Beatrice's spirit gush out of her like?

3. How does the author say Beatrice gazed at the insect?

4. What kind of creature does Giovanni kill in this section?

5. What does Baglioni say that Rappaccini doesn't respect?

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