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This test consists of 15 multiple choice questions and 5 short answer questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Who does Mosca tell that Valpone has named his heir?
(a) Corbaccio.
(b) Corvino.
(c) Voltore.
(d) Mosca.

2. What does Valpone claim wounded him during his scuffle with Corvino?
(a) The thorns from a nearby rose bush.
(b) Corvino's fist.
(c) Corvino's knife.
(d) His love for Celia.

3. How long has Peregrine been traveling away from England?
(a) Seven years.
(b) Seven weeks.
(c) Seven days.
(d) Seven months.

4. How does Corbaccio react when he hears that Valpone's health is failing?
(a) He is excited.
(b) He is deeply saddened.
(c) He is apathetic.
(d) He is confused.

5. Who does Mosca suggest Corbaccio disinherit?
(a) His wife.
(b) His daughter.
(c) His son.
(d) His business partner.

6. Where does Corvino press the jewels he has brought for Valpone?
(a) Next to Valpone's ear.
(b) Against Valpone's temple.
(c) Into Valpone's hand.
(d) Against Valpone's heart.

7. How many children does Valpone have?
(a) He is unsure how many children he has fathered.
(b) He has one child.
(c) He has no children.
(d) He has five children.

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

9. From what part of her body is Celia dragged by Corvino after the visit from the Medicine Man?
(a) Her arm.
(b) Her leg.
(c) Her clothing.
(d) Her hair.

10. What do the Venetian businessmen gift to Valpone in the hopes of working their way into his will?
(a) Houses.
(b) Flowers.
(c) Expensive gifts.
(d) Horses.

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

12. When is the only time Celia is allowed to leave the house?
(a) To go to church.
(b) To go to the lake.
(c) To go to the grocer.
(d) To go to the hairdresser.

13. How many legacy hunters does Mosca say have been instrumental in helping to cure Valpone's ailments?
(a) Two.
(b) Three.
(c) Four.
(d) One.

14. What does Mosca say is helping to cure Valpone's ailments?
(a) A cream.
(b) A pill.
(c) A salve.
(d) A powder.

15. What confession does Valpone make to Voltore during their visit?
(a) That he thinks he will die soon.
(b) That he is a con man by trade.
(c) That he is lying about being sick.
(d) That he believes he will make a full recovery.

Short Answer Questions

1. How does Valpone react to Corbaccio's second gift?

2. What does Jonson say is the reason why he wants to write a play?

3. What animal is Mosca's name associated with?

4. What relationship does Mosca have with Valpone?

5. What does Mosca tell Corvino is the one thing left that can help save Valpone's life?

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