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

2. Who does Mosca tell Voltore he is sure will be named Valpone's heir?
(a) Nano.
(b) Mosca.
(c) Voltore.
(d) Castrone.

3. Who does Nano trace Valpone's soul back to?
(a) Pythagoras.
(b) Zeus.
(c) Apollo.
(d) Venus.

4. Which of the following terms do Mosca and Valpone use to describe their visitors?
(a) Fools.
(b) Gentlemen.
(c) Freaks.
(d) Animals.

5. Who interrupts Nano's tale of Valpone's soul with a knock at the door?
(a) Mosca.
(b) Androgyno.
(c) Voltore.
(d) Castrone.

Short Answer Questions

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

2. What does Mosca beg Voltore to do when Valpone dies?

3. Which of the following best describes the character Nano?

4. What is an acrostic?

5. Which of the following is NOT a reason Mosca gives to Corbaccio for renaming Valpone as his own heir?

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