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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Pages 1-6.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What does Baglioni say Giovanni is a son of?
(a) A dear friend.
(b) An ancient friend.
(c) A foolish pauper.
(d) A gentleman and a scholar.

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

3. What kind of stone is the fountain made from?
(a) Marble.
(b) Limestone.
(c) Sandstone.
(d) Tile.

4. What does Beatrice do as she comes down the garden path?
(a) Sings a lullaby.
(b) Skips.
(c) Inhales the plants.
(d) Dances ballet.

5. What does Giovanni say is more dear to Rappaccini than his garden?
(a) His house.
(b) His writings.
(c) HIs wife.
(d) His daughter.

Short Answer Questions

1. What is wrong with the fountain?

2. What does Beatrice call the plant's breath?

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

4. What does Giovanni dream of at night in this section?

5. What is Rappaccini's first name?

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