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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Act 1, Scene 4.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What does Corbaccio bring as a gift for Valpone?
(a) A new puppy.
(b) A bouquet of flowers.
(c) A vial of medicine.
(d) A gold plate.

2. In which room of his house does Valpone entertain Volotre?
(a) The library.
(b) The sitting room.
(c) The bedroom.
(d) The sick room.

3. Why does Valpone allegedly admire lawyers?
(a) For their cunning.
(b) For their salaries.
(c) For their impeccable taste in suits.
(d) For their compassion.

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

5. Which of the following best describes Valpone's behavior when Voltore is in the room?
(a) Brave.
(b) Aggressive.
(c) Weak.
(d) Confused.

Short Answer Questions

1. Which of the following best describes the character Castrone?

2. To which of the following universities does Jonson first dedicate his play?

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

4. How does Valpone react to the "private" conversation Mosca has with Voltore when escorting him away from the house?

5. What does Valpone tell Mosca is the best way to spend riches?

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