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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) Fabian.
(b) Rimbaud.
(c) Dante.
(d) Alonso.

2. What is Rappaccini's first name?
(a) Roberto.
(b) Guiseppi.
(c) Giacomo.
(d) Luigi.

3. What does Beatrice do as she comes down the garden path?
(a) Inhales the plants.
(b) Dances ballet.
(c) Skips.
(d) Sings a lullaby.

4. Which of the following words does the author use to describe Rappaccini?
(a) Floppy.
(b) Desperate.
(c) Constipated.
(d) Sallow.

5. What does Rappaccini place around his mouth while he is in the garden?
(a) Duct tape.
(b) A mask.
(c) His hand.
(d) A gum shield.

Short Answer Questions

1. What kind of wine do Giovanni and the professor drink?

2. What plant does Rappaccini put in Beatrice's charge?

3. What kind of stone is the fountain made from?

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

5. What is the only thing that Baglioni says he knows about Beatrice?

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