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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 author say people find themselves to be when they have finally realized a dream?
(a) Coldly self-possessed.
(b) Warmly faint.
(c) Overly self-indulgent.
(d) Hugely disappointed.

2. What does Lisabetta tell Giovanni she has found?
(a) A secret entrance into Beatrice's bedroom.
(b) Photographs of Beatrice.
(c) A private entrance to Rappaccini's garden.
(d) A treasure chest.

3. What does Giovanni think Rappaccini looks like he has never expressed?
(a) His inner feelings.
(b) Warmth of heart.
(c) Sexual desire.
(d) His deepest hated.

4. What does Beatrice say is the only thing true about her?
(a) The look from her eyes.
(b) The keeness of her smile.
(c) The choke of her laughter.
(d) The words from her lips.

5. What does the writer say Beatrice's voice is as rich as?
(a) A full moon.
(b) A chocolate cake.
(c) A tropical sun.
(d) A fruit salad.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does the author say is a madness to Giovanni?

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

3. What is the name of the city Giovanni has moved to?

4. Why does Giovanni say it doesn't matter if Beatrice is an angel or a demon?

5. What does Giovanni say Beatrice's prayers taint the atmosphere with?

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