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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Pages 6-10.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What does Giovanni bring to Baglioni?
(a) A tape of introduction.
(b) A university scroll.
(c) An essay on plants.
(d) A letter of introduction.

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

3. Who does Baglioni tell Giovanni he grew up side by side with?
(a) Rappaccini.
(b) Giovanni's father.
(c) Rappaccini's brother.
(d) Giovanni's mother.

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

5. What color does Rappaccini dress in?
(a) Black.
(b) Blue.
(c) Green.
(d) Red.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Rappaccini place around his mouth while he is in the garden?

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

3. How does the author describe the glance Baglioni scrutinizes Giovanni with?

4. What does the author say Rappaccini's voice sounds like it is affected by?

5. What does Beatrice do as she comes down the garden path?

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