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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Pages 6-10.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What does Beatrice do when she first approaches the purple shrub in this section?
(a) Throws open her arms.
(b) Screams into its pollen.
(c) Drops to her knees.
(d) Pets its stem.

2. Which Italian poet does the author reference in the opening of the story?
(a) Rimbaud.
(b) Alonso.
(c) Fabian.
(d) Dante.

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

4. What is wrong with the fountain?
(a) It is covered in moss.
(b) It is cracked down the middle.
(c) It's figurehead has no head.
(d) It sprays water in three different directions.

5. Why does Giovanni's landlady originally tell Giovanni to look at the window?
(a) To feel the breeze.
(b) To see the moon.
(c) To feel the sun.
(d) To see the view.

Short Answer Questions

1. What word does the author use to describe Giovanni's southern temperament?

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

3. How does Baglioni know Giovanni?

4. Who passes Baglioni and Giovanni as they talk?

5. Who meets Giovanni at the door of his lodgings?

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