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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Pages 1-6.

Multiple Choice Questions

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

2. What does Giovanni say is more dear to Rappaccini than his garden?
(a) His writings.
(b) His house.
(c) HIs wife.
(d) His daughter.

3. What does Beatrice call the purple plant?
(a) Betty.
(b) Her sister.
(c) Her mother.
(d) Lauren.

4. What does Giovanni bring to Baglioni?
(a) An essay on plants.
(b) A letter of introduction.
(c) A university scroll.
(d) A tape of introduction.

5. What is the only thing that Baglioni says he knows about Beatrice?
(a) She speaks five languages.
(b) She has giving birth to two children.
(c) She is a good gardener.
(d) She has deep knowledge of science.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Giovanni think has an immortal spirit?

2. What is Baglioni a professor of?

3. What is Baglioni's first name?

4. What color does Rappaccini dress in?

5. What part of Italy is Giovanni from?

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