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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 say Rappaccini's look was as deep as?
(a) Jesus.
(b) Love.
(c) Nature.
(d) Life.

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

3. Which of the following sentences does Giovanni rudely state to Baglioni?
(a) You wouldn't understand me.
(b) Now let me pass.
(c) You smell.
(d) Go away.

4. What does Beatrice tell the plant she is faint with?
(a) Lack of life.
(b) Lack of love.
(c) Common conversation.
(d) Common air.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. What does the author say Giovanni has instead of a deep heart?

2. Which Italian poet does the author reference in the opening of the story?

3. What does Lisabetta call Giovanni when she talks to him?

4. How does Baglioni know Giovanni?

5. What famous garden does Giovanni compare Rappaccini's garden to?

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