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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Act 4, Scenes 4, 5, and 6.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What does Mosca tell Corvino is the one thing left that can help save Valpone's life?
(a) A specific herb.
(b) A female companion.
(c) A male companion.
(d) The blood of a healthy man.

2. How does Corvino respond to Mosca's proposal of violence?
(a) He ignores Mosca completely
(b) He tells Mosca that he will consider it.
(c) He refuses.
(d) He agrees.

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

4. Which of the following best describes the character Nano?
(a) He is a dwarf.
(b) He is a hermaphrodite.
(c) He is a eunuch.
(d) He is a giant.

5. Which of the following is NOT a reason Mosca gives to Corbaccio for renaming Valpone as his own heir?
(a) Corbaccio will surely outlive Valpone and can change his will again later.
(b) Valpone will greatly appreciate the gesture.
(c) Valpone will be forced to return the favor by renaming Corbaccio as his heir.
(d) Corbaccio's family is dishonest and plotting to kill the old man themselves.

Short Answer Questions

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

2. Which of the following themes is Lady Would-Be obsessed with?

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

4. What is Valpone willing to sacrifice in order to make Celia his?

5. Why does Valpone allegedly admire lawyers?

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