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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Pages 11-15.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. 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.

2. Who does Giovanni say has pale intelligence in this section?
(a) Beatrice.
(b) Baglioni.
(c) Rappaccini.
(d) Lisabetta.

3. What does Baglioni say Giovanni is a son of?
(a) A gentleman and a scholar.
(b) A dear friend.
(c) A foolish pauper.
(d) An ancient friend.

4. Why does Giovanni say it doesn't matter if Beatrice is an angel or a demon?
(a) He is in her sphere.
(b) She just needs love.
(c) She will never harm anyone.
(d) He can change her.

5. What does Giovanni buy on the way home?
(a) A pair of shoes.
(b) A bouquet of flowers.
(c) A ring.
(d) A postcard.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Giovanni hope to snatch from Beatrice's full gaze?

2. What does Giovanni see Beatrice do when she sees the purple plant?

3. What is Rappaccini's first name?

4. What does Beatrice call the purple plant?

5. What does the author says proceeds from the plants as night closes in?

(see the answer key)

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