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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Act 2, Scenes 4 and 5.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Who is responsible for identifying the two men when they arrive at Celia's home?
(a) Peregrine.
(b) Sir Political Would-Be.
(c) Lady Political Would-Be.
(d) Celia.

2. What does Corbaccio wish to have restored to him?
(a) His youth.
(b) His speech.
(c) His family.
(d) His fortune.

3. What is an acrostic?
(a) A poem.
(b) An insect.
(c) A weapon.
(d) A type of fabric.

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

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

Short Answer Questions

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

2. Which of the following terms do Mosca and Valpone use to describe their visitors?

3. Where does Corvino press the jewels he has brought for Valpone?

4. Who is married to Celia?

5. What literary technique does Jonson use to write the opening of the play?

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