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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 the author say Giovanni's pulses had throbbed with?
(a) Clotted blood.
(b) Luminous blood.
(c) Thin blood.
(d) Feverish blood.

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

3. What is Giovanni beneath as he stands just inside Rappaccini's garden?
(a) Beatrice's window.
(b) The purple plant.
(c) His own window.
(d) A balcony.

4. What does the author say Giovanni's rage breaks forth like?
(a) A camera flash out of a dark cloud.
(b) A lightning flash out of a dark cloud.
(c) An angry bull let out of its pen.
(d) A sword from a knight's side.

5. What does Beatrice's shriek go through Giovanni's heart like?
(a) A dagger.
(b) A bread knife.
(c) A sword.
(d) A spear.

Short Answer Questions

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

2. What does Baglioni say the Indian woman was as lovely as?

3. What does Giovanni think his eyes possess?

4. What does Giovanni think Rappaccini looks like he is working among when he walks among his plants and flowers?

5. What kind of stone is the fountain made from?

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