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

2. What does Rappaccini think all medicinal virtues are comprised with?
(a) Pollen poisons.
(b) Vegetable poisons.
(c) Botanic poisons.
(d) Fruit poisons.

3. What is the name of the city Giovanni has moved to?
(a) Florence.
(b) Milan.
(c) Padua.
(d) Napoli.

4. What does Beatrice say the plant will reward her with?
(a) Its tasty sap.
(b) Its radiance.
(c) Its soft touch.
(d) Its perfumed breath.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Baglioni say Giovanni is a son of?

2. What does Giovanni have a supply of in his pocket?

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

4. What does the writer say Beatrice's voice is as rich as?

5. Who does Baglioni think is an awful man?

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