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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 Beatrice call the plant's breath?
(a) The breath of life.
(b) The breath of death.
(c) The breath of luck.
(d) The breath of God.

2. What is the name of Rappaccini's daughter?
(a) Beatrice.
(b) Eleanor.
(c) Serena.
(d) Jane.

3. What does Giovanni dream of at night in this section?
(a) Being attacked by a plant.
(b) A rich flower and a beautiful woman.
(c) Flying through the garden.
(d) Going home to Naples.

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

5. Why does Rappaccini call for his daughter?
(a) He wants her to make a cup of coffee.
(b) He wants to look at her.
(c) He needs her help.
(d) He wants to show her something.

Short Answer Questions

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

2. What does Giovanni's landlady exclaim when she sees Giovanni?

3. What does Giovanni bring to Baglioni?

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

5. What does Rappiccini avoid doing when he is among his plants?

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