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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. How does Valpone react to Corbaccio's second gift?
(a) He adds the gift to his accumulating pile without acknowledging it.
(b) He tells Corbaccio that it is all too much.
(c) He refuses the gift.
(d) He is pleased with the gift.

2. What does Jonson express that he hopes his play will be?
(a) Successful.
(b) Iconic.
(c) A masterpiece.
(d) Popular.

3. Which of the following adjectives best describes Celia?
(a) Intelligent.
(b) Cunning.
(c) Poor.
(d) Beautiful.

4. What literary technique does Jonson use to write the opening of the play?
(a) An obituary.
(b) A song.
(c) A poem.
(d) An epitaph.

5. Who prompted Sir Polical Would-Be to visit Venice?
(a) His wife.
(b) Valpone.
(c) His son.
(d) Peregrine.

Short Answer Questions

1. Which of the following characters decides to don a disguise in the attempts of seeing Celia?

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

3. How long has Peregrine been traveling away from England?

4. In what country have Sir Political Would-Be and Peregrine met?

5. How does Valpone feel about doctors?

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