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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. In which room of his house does Valpone entertain Volotre?
(a) The sick room.
(b) The sitting room.
(c) The bedroom.
(d) The library.

2. What term does Valpone use to describe his three unusual visitors?
(a) Fools.
(b) Jesters.
(c) Beggars.
(d) Vermin.

3. What does Voltore do for a living?
(a) He is a jester.
(b) He is a doctor.
(c) He is an artist.
(d) He is a lawyer.

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

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

6. What literary technique does Jonson use to write the opening of the play?
(a) A song.
(b) An obituary.
(c) A poem.
(d) An epitaph.

7. Which of the following is NOT a character that Mosca claims is one of Valpone's children?
(a) Androgyno.
(b) Castrone.
(c) Mosca.
(d) Nano.

8. What is the first letter of Jonson's acrostic?
(a) L.
(b) O.
(c) V.
(d) P.

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

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

11. What event does Corvino tell his wife to dress for after his conversation with Mosca?
(a) A funeral.
(b) An opera.
(c) A wedding.
(d) A feast.

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

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

14. How does Valpone respond to Nano's tracing of his soul?
(a) He begins to swear.
(b) He begins to shake.
(c) He begins to sing.
(d) He begins to shout.

15. Who shows Voltore into Valpone's room?
(a) Mosca.
(b) Androgyno.
(c) Nano.
(d) Castrone.

Short Answer Questions

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

2. How does Valpone react to the "private" conversation Mosca has with Voltore when escorting him away from the house?

3. Who does Mosca tell Voltore he is sure will be named Valpone's heir?

4. How does Corvino plan to block Celia's window?

5. During what era is Valpone's story set?

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