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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Pages 11-15.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What does Beatrice say that should be the only thing Giovanni should believe about her?
(a) What he sees with his own eyes.
(b) What he hears with his own hears
(c) What he reads.
(d) What he chooses to believe.

2. Why does Giovanni think there is probably no need to apologize for entering the garden?
(a) Lisabetta owns the garden.
(b) He is there on Rappaccini's say so.
(c) It would be a sign of weakness.
(d) The garden is too beautiful to be kept private.

3. Why does Rappaccini call for his daughter?
(a) He wants to look at her.
(b) He needs her help.
(c) He wants her to make a cup of coffee.
(d) He wants to show her something.

4. What does the author say Giovanni's withered guide leads him through?
(a) Obscure passages.
(b) Darkly lit corridors.
(c) A misty night.
(d) A starry night.

5. Fill in the missing word "Basking in the .......... sunshine of her beauty."
(a) Indian.
(b) Scorching.
(c) Oriental.
(d) Warm.

Short Answer Questions

1. Where does Beatrice emerge behind from?

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

3. What kind of wine do Giovanni and the professor drink?

4. Where does Beatice meet Giovanni?

5. What does the author say Rappaccini's voice sounds like it is affected by?

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