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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 does the author say Rappaccini defends his hands with?
(a) Rubber gloves.
(b) Latex gloves.
(c) Thick gloves.
(d) A force field.

2. What does Beatrice say the plant will reward her with?
(a) Its radiance.
(b) Its tasty sap.
(c) Its perfumed breath.
(d) Its soft touch.

3. What does Giovanni dream of at night in this section?
(a) Flying through the garden.
(b) Going home to Naples.
(c) Being attacked by a plant.
(d) A rich flower and a beautiful woman.

4. What does Giovanni think has an immortal spirit?
(a) His apartment.
(b) Beatrice.
(c) The purple flower.
(d) The fountain.

5. What does Giovanni have a supply of in his pocket?
(a) Cigarettes.
(b) Diamonds.
(c) Gold ducats.
(d) Boiled sweets.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Giovanni's landlady exclaim when she sees Giovanni?

2. What does the writer say Beatrice's voice is as rich as?

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

4. What does Beatrice do as she comes down the garden path?

5. Which of the following words does the author use to describe Giovanni's apartment?

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