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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 biblical character does Giovanni compare Rappaccini to?
(a) Abraham.
(b) Moses.
(c) Satan.
(d) Adam.

2. What famous garden does Giovanni compare Rappaccini's garden to?
(a) Kew Gardens.
(b) The Garden of Eden.
(c) The Swedish Gardens.
(d) The Hanging Garden of Babylon.

3. Why does Giovanni's landlady originally tell Giovanni to look at the window?
(a) To feel the sun.
(b) To feel the breeze.
(c) To see the view.
(d) To see the moon.

4. What does Giovanni see outside window that impresses him so much?
(a) A garden.
(b) A shooting star.
(c) An airplane.
(d) A bird.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Giovanni bring to Baglioni?

2. What does the author say Rappaccini's voice sounds like it is affected by?

3. What is the name of Giovanni's landlady?

4. What does Giovanni think Rappaccini looks like he has never expressed?

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

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