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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Act 3, Scenes 8 and 9.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What does Jonson say is the reason why he wants to write a play?
(a) He wants to see his own name in print.
(b) He wants to tell stories; they are in his blood.
(c) He wants to create something enjoyable.
(d) He wants to create a piece of artwork.

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

3. What realization about independence does Mosca make while he is addressing the audience?
(a) He realizes that he will never become independent from Valpone.
(b) He realizes that he is becoming less independent from Valpone.
(c) He realizes that he is becoming more independent from Valpone.
(d) He realizes that he is on his way to independence from Valpone.

4. After Corvino leaves, what does Valpone urge his entertainers to prepare for?
(a) A war.
(b) A ball.
(c) A feast.
(d) A party.

5. What is Valpone willing to sacrifice in order to make Celia his?
(a) His wealth.
(b) His health.
(c) His youth.
(d) His disguise.

Short Answer Questions

1. What is the first letter of Jonson's acrostic?

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

3. Why have Nano, Castrone, and Androgyno come to visit with Valpone?

4. How does Corvino think Celia has betrayed him?

5. Which of the following is NOT a character that Mosca claims is one of Valpone's children?

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