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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Act 1, Scene 2.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What does Valpone say that riches are better than?
(a) Humor.
(b) Love.
(c) Happiness.
(d) Wisdom.

2. What animal is Mosca's name associated with?
(a) A mosquito.
(b) A fly.
(c) A grasshopper.
(d) A butterfly.

3. What does Jonson say is the reason why he wants to write a play?
(a) He wants to see his own name in print.
(b) He wants to tell stories; they are in his blood.
(c) He wants to create a piece of artwork.
(d) He wants to create something enjoyable.

4. How long has Valpone been pretending to be sick when Voltoro arrives?
(a) Three months.
(b) Three years.
(c) Three weeks.
(d) Three days.

5. To which of the following universities does Jonson first dedicate his play?
(a) Oxford University.
(b) Stanford University.
(c) Harvard University.
(d) Princeton University.

Short Answer Questions

1. What animal is Valpone's name associated with?

2. Why have Nano, Castrone, and Androgyno come to visit with Valpone?

3. Which of the following adjectives best describes Jonson's narrative voice?

4. During what era is Valpone's story set?

5. What type of story does Nano tell Valpone when he first arrives at his home?

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