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

2. What does Giovanni liken the purple flowers petals to?
(a) Gold pieces.
(b) Diamonds.
(c) Gems.
(d) Velvet.

3. What does Giovanni's landlady exclaim when she sees Giovanni?
(a) Is it my birthday.
(b) High heaven.
(c) Jesus, Mary and Joseph.
(d) Holy Virgin.

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

5. What does Giovanni think has an immortal spirit?
(a) Beatrice.
(b) His apartment.
(c) The fountain.
(d) The purple flower.

Short Answer Questions

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

2. What does Rappaccini place around his mouth while he is in the garden?

3. What does Baglioni think Rappaccini should be held strictly accountable for?

4. What is Rappaccini's first name?

5. What does Beatrice say the plant will reward her with?

(see the answer key)

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