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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Act 3, Scenes 3, 4, 5 and 6.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Which of the following is NOT a reason Mosca gives to Corbaccio for renaming Valpone as his own heir?
(a) Corbaccio will surely outlive Valpone and can change his will again later.
(b) Corbaccio's family is dishonest and plotting to kill the old man themselves.
(c) Valpone will greatly appreciate the gesture.
(d) Valpone will be forced to return the favor by renaming Corbaccio as his heir.

2. How does Valpone feel about doctors?
(a) He admires them.
(b) He is apathetic to them.
(c) He is terrified of them.
(d) He despises them.

3. What is Valpone willing to sacrifice in order to make Celia his?
(a) His disguise.
(b) His youth.
(c) His wealth.
(d) His health.

4. Why have Nano, Castrone, and Androgyno come to visit with Valpone?
(a) To woo him.
(b) To beg from him.
(c) To entertain him.
(d) To fight him.

5. What nationality is Peregrine?
(a) Irish.
(b) Scottish.
(c) Italian.
(d) English.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Corbaccio gift to Valpone after hearing that Voltore was there earlier?

2. How does Valpone respond to Nano's tracing of his soul?

3. What does Corbaccio wish to have restored to him?

4. How is Celia treated by her husband?

5. Who interrupts Nano's tale of Valpone's soul with a knock at the door?

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