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

2. What does Giovanni have a supply of in his pocket?
(a) Gold ducats.
(b) Diamonds.
(c) Cigarettes.
(d) Boiled sweets.

3. Which of the following words does the author use to describe Giovanni's apartment?
(a) Desolate.
(b) Warm.
(c) L-shaped.
(d) Dingy.

4. Who does Baglioni think is an awful man?
(a) Dante.
(b) Giovanni.
(c) Rappaccini.
(d) Giovanni's father.

5. What does Giovanni think Rappaccini looks like he is working among when he walks among his plants and flowers?
(a) Sleeping babies.
(b) Beautiful women.
(c) Evil spirits.
(d) Heavenly angels.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does the author say Rappaccini defends his hands with?

2. What does Giovanni think has an immortal spirit?

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

4. What does Beatrice call the purple plant?

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

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