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

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

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

4. What does Giovanni think has an immortal spirit?
(a) The fountain.
(b) The purple flower.
(c) Beatrice.
(d) His apartment.

5. What plant does Rappaccini put in Beatrice's charge?
(a) The green plant.
(b) The orange plant,
(c) The purple plant.
(d) The red plant.

Short Answer Questions

1. What is Baglioni's first name?

2. What does Baglioni say Giovanni is a son of?

3. Which Italian poet does the author reference in the opening of the story?

4. What does Giovanni say is more dear to Rappaccini than his garden?

5. What part of Italy is Giovanni from?

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