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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Who does Baglioni think is an awful man?
(a) Giovanni.
(b) Rappaccini.
(c) Dante.
(d) Giovanni's father.

2. What plant does Rappaccini put in Beatrice's charge?
(a) The green plant.
(b) The orange plant,
(c) The purple plant.
(d) The red plant.

3. What is Rappaccini's first name?
(a) Luigi.
(b) Roberto.
(c) Giacomo.
(d) Guiseppi.

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

5. What is the name of Giovanni's landlady?
(a) Beatrice.
(b) Maria.
(c) Serena.
(d) Lisabetta.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does the author say Rappaccini defends his hands with?

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

3. What does Beatrice call the purple plant?

4. What does Giovanni say is more dear to Rappaccini than his garden?

5. Which of the following words does the author use to describe Giovanni's apartment?

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