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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 Giovanni's landlady exclaim when she sees Giovanni?
(a) Jesus, Mary and Joseph.
(b) Is it my birthday.
(c) Holy Virgin.
(d) High heaven.

2. What does Giovanni have to force himself through to get into the garden?
(a) The entanglement of a shrub.
(b) A narrow gap in a fence.
(c) A patch of nettles.
(d) The narrow door opening

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

4. What does Rappaccini place around his mouth while he is in the garden?
(a) A mask.
(b) His hand.
(c) A gum shield.
(d) Duct tape.

5. What does Liabetta say a young man in Padua would give to be among Rappaccini's flowers?
(a) His life.
(b) His virginity.
(c) Silver.
(d) Gold.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does the author say Rappaccini defends his hands with?

2. How does Baglioni know Giovanni?

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

4. What does Giovanni think he can see happening to the bouquet as Beatrice walks away?

5. What is wrong with the fountain?

(see the answer key)

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