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

2. How long does Valpone tell Lady Would-Be to wait before returning to him?
(a) Nine hours.
(b) Five hours.
(c) Three hours.
(d) Seven hours.

3. In what country have Sir Political Would-Be and Peregrine met?
(a) France.
(b) England.
(c) Spain.
(d) Italy.

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

5. Who does Valpone enlist to be his number one man in making Celia his?
(a) Nano.
(b) Mosca.
(c) Androgyno.
(d) Castrone.

Short Answer Questions

1. What is Valpone selling when he arrives at Celia's home?

2. How does Peregrine react to his conversation with Sir Political Would-Be?

3. How does Corvino think Celia has betrayed him?

4. Which of the following best describes Valpone's behavior when Voltore is in the room?

5. Who prompted Sir Polical Would-Be to visit Venice?

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