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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Pages 15 -20.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What does Baglioni tell Giovanni he has been reading lately?
(a) A collection of poems.
(b) A collection of short stories.
(c) A fantasy epic.
(d) An old classic.

2. What does Giovanni realize is the fragrance Baglioni smelled?
(a) The poison on his breath.
(b) Lisabetta's perfume.
(c) The petals stuck to the bottom of his shoe.
(d) Beatrice's perfume.

3. What does Beatrice do as she comes down the garden path?
(a) Skips.
(b) Dances ballet.
(c) Sings a lullaby.
(d) Inhales the plants.

4. What does Giovanni see outside window that impresses him so much?
(a) A shooting star.
(b) A garden.
(c) A bird.
(d) An airplane.

5. What does Baglioni think Rappaccini should be held strictly accountable for?
(a) His failures.
(b) His garden.
(c) His lies.
(d) His success.

Short Answer Questions

1. Fill in the missing word "Basking in the .......... sunshine of her beauty."

2. Where does Giovanni say is the only place there is a fragrance?

3. What does the author say Giovanni's withered guide leads him through?

4. Why does Giovanni's landlady originally tell Giovanni to look at the window?

5. Why does Giovanni say he wants to pick a flower from the purple plant?

(see the answer key)

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