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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Which Italian poet does the author reference in the opening of the story?
(a) Rimbaud.
(b) Alonso.
(c) Fabian.
(d) Dante.

2. How does Baglioni know Giovanni?
(a) He is his best friend.
(b) He is engaged to his sister.
(c) He is a friend of the family.
(d) He used to be his school master.

3. Who does Baglioni think is an awful man?
(a) Giovanni.
(b) Giovanni's father.
(c) Dante.
(d) Rappaccini.

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

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

Short Answer Questions

1. What is Baglioni a professor of?

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

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

4. As far as which city does Lisabetta say Rappaccini is known?

5. What does Rappaccini think all medicinal virtues are comprised with?

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