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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 wine do Giovanni and the professor drink?
(a) Tuscan wine.
(b) Hungarian wine.
(c) Naples wine.
(d) French wine.

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

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

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

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

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Giovanni liken the purple flowers petals to?

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

3. Why does Rappaccini call for his daughter?

4. What part of Italy is Giovanni from?

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

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