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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Pages 1-6.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What is the name of the city Giovanni has moved to?
(a) Florence.
(b) Napoli.
(c) Milan.
(d) Padua.

2. What biblical character does Giovanni compare Rappaccini to?
(a) Moses.
(b) Satan.
(c) Adam.
(d) Abraham.

3. What does Baglioni say Giovanni is a son of?
(a) An ancient friend.
(b) A dear friend.
(c) A foolish pauper.
(d) A gentleman and a scholar.

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

5. What kind of wine do Giovanni and the professor drink?
(a) Tuscan wine.
(b) Naples wine.
(c) French wine.
(d) Hungarian wine.

Short Answer Questions

1. How does Baglioni know Giovanni?

2. Which of the following words does the author use to describe Rappaccini?

3. What does Baglioni think Rappaccini should be held strictly accountable for?

4. What does Beatrice call the plant's breath?

5. What is the name of Giovanni's landlady?

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