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

2. What does Giovanni think Rappaccini looks like he has never expressed?
(a) Sexual desire.
(b) His deepest hated.
(c) Warmth of heart.
(d) His inner feelings.

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

4. What is Baglioni's first name?
(a) Roberto.
(b) Guasconti.
(c) David.
(d) Giovanni.

5. Which of the following words does the author use to describe Giovanni's apartment?
(a) Warm.
(b) Desolate.
(c) Dingy.
(d) L-shaped.

Short Answer Questions

1. What kind of stone is the fountain made from?

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

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

4. What famous garden does Giovanni compare Rappaccini's garden to?

5. What does Giovanni see outside window that impresses him so much?

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