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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 think Rappaccini should be held strictly accountable for?
(a) His lies.
(b) His failures.
(c) His garden.
(d) His success.

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

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

4. What does the author says proceeds from the plants as night closes in?
(a) Perfumed clouds.
(b) Oppressive exhalations.
(c) Oppressive inhalations.
(d) Perfumed haze.

5. 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.

Short Answer Questions

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

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

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

4. What color does Rappaccini dress in?

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

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