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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What does Beatrice call the purple plant?
(a) Her sister.
(b) Lauren.
(c) Betty.
(d) Her mother.

2. How does Giovanni try to get rid of his fever?
(a) By visiting the university library.
(b) By listening to his favorite songs.
(c) By doing press ups.
(d) By walking through the streets of Padua.

3. What does Giovanni hope to snatch from Beatrice's full gaze?
(a) The mystery.
(b) The prettiness.
(c) The sunshine.
(d) The enigma.

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

5. What does Giovanni have to force himself through to get into the garden?
(a) A patch of nettles.
(b) A narrow gap in a fence.
(c) The entanglement of a shrub.
(d) The narrow door opening

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Rappaccini think all medicinal virtues are comprised with?

2. Who meets Giovanni at the door of his lodgings?

3. What does the author say Lisabetta's smile looks like?

4. How does Giovanni expect the professor to respond to Rappaccini's name?

5. What does Giovanni say he is conversing with Beatrice like?

(see the answer key)

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