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

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

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

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

5. What is the name of the city Giovanni has moved to?
(a) Napoli.
(b) Milan.
(c) Padua.
(d) Florence.

Short Answer Questions

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

2. What part of Italy is Giovanni from?

3. What is the name of Giovanni's landlady?

4. What does Giovanni see outside window that impresses him so much?

5. What is Baglioni's first name?

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