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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Who does Giovanni say Beatrice should wear the flowers for the sake of?
(a) Her mother.
(b) God.
(c) Himself.
(d) Her father.

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

3. What does the author say Rappaccini defends his hands with?
(a) Latex gloves.
(b) Thick gloves.
(c) Rubber gloves.
(d) A force field.

4. Who meets Giovanni at the door of his lodgings?
(a) His father.
(b) Beatrice.
(c) Lisabetta.
(d) Baglioni.

5. How does the author say Beatrice gazed at the insect?
(a) With adult commonsense.
(b) With brutal honesty.
(c) With childish delight.
(d) With humorless eyes.

Short Answer Questions

1. What word does the author use to describe Lisabetta's face?

2. What does Beatrice call the plant's breath?

3. What does the author say the wine has caused Giovanni's brain to do?

4. Why has Giovanni avoided Baglioni since their first meeting?

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

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