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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. How does Baglioni know Giovanni?
(a) He is engaged to his sister.
(b) He is a friend of the family.
(c) He is his best friend.
(d) He used to be his school master.

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

3. What part of Italy is Giovanni from?
(a) Florence.
(b) Capri.
(c) Sardinia.
(d) Naples.

4. What is the first words Beatrice states to Giovanni?
(a) If you don't leave I will scream.
(b) How the hell did you get in here.
(c) You lighten up my day.
(d) You are a connoisseur in flowers.

5. What does Giovanni think he can see happening to the bouquet as Beatrice walks away?
(a) It is beginning to wither.
(b) Its flowers are changing color.
(c) Its changing into a cactus.
(d) Its petal are illuminating the whole garden.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does the author say Rappaccini defends his hands with?

2. Where does Beatice meet Giovanni?

3. As far as which city does Lisabetta say Rappaccini is known?

4. How does Giovanni address Beatrice when he first speaks to her?

5. Why has Giovanni avoided Baglioni since their first meeting?

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