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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 kind of stone is the fountain made from?
(a) Tile.
(b) Limestone.
(c) Marble.
(d) Sandstone.

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

3. What is Giovanni's surname?
(a) Rappaccini.
(b) Guasconti.
(c) Baglioni.
(d) Baggio.

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

5. Why does Giovanni's landlady originally tell Giovanni to look at the window?
(a) To see the moon.
(b) To see the view.
(c) To feel the breeze.
(d) To feel the sun.

Short Answer Questions

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

2. How does Giovanni expect the professor to respond to Rappaccini's name?

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

4. What does Giovanni think has an immortal spirit?

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

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