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

2. What is Rappaccini's first name?
(a) Giacomo.
(b) Luigi.
(c) Roberto.
(d) Guiseppi.

3. What does Giovanni think Rappaccini looks like he is working among when he walks among his plants and flowers?
(a) Sleeping babies.
(b) Heavenly angels.
(c) Beautiful women.
(d) Evil spirits.

4. Why is Giovanni suspicious of Lisabetta?
(a) She maybe working with Baglioni.
(b) She maybe working with Rappaccini.
(c) She has shown too much interest in him.
(d) She has a strange look on her face.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Giovanni have a supply of in his pocket?

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

3. Who does Baglioni think Rappaccini is making a study of?

4. What does Giovanni hear when Lisabetta opens the garden gate?

5. What does Giovanni see Beatrice do when she sees the purple plant?

(see the answer key)

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