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

2. What does Giovanni give Lisabetta in this section?
(a) A piece of gold.
(b) A ring.
(c) A piece of silver.
(d) A necklace.

3. What does Giovanni hope to snatch from Beatrice's full gaze?
(a) The mystery.
(b) The enigma.
(c) The prettiness.
(d) The sunshine.

4. How does Rappaccini greet Baglioni?
(a) Respectfully.
(b) Warmly.
(c) Calmly.
(d) Coldly.

5. What does Giovanni see Beatrice do when she sees the purple plant?
(a) Fall to her need.
(b) Hold her hand to her bossom.
(c) Wipe sweat from her brow.
(d) Sigh deeply.

Short Answer Questions

1. Which of the following sentences does Giovanni rudely state to Baglioni?

2. What does the author say Giovanni's pulses had throbbed with?

3. How does Giovanni think the insect dies?

4. Which of the following sentences does the man exclaim to Giovanni when he stops him?

5. What does Giovanni think has an immortal spirit?

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